How To Fix CY716 - Capacity requirements record for capacity category & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Capacity requirements record for capacity category & not found

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You should call up the planning table again. If necessary, contact your
system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY716 - Capacity requirements record for capacity category & not found ?

  The SAP error message CY716 indicates that the system could not find a capacity requirements record for a specified capacity category. This typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Capacity Requirements Record: The most common cause is that there is no capacity requirement record created for the specified capacity category in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The capacity category may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings may be missing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the work center or routing not being properly defined.
  Capacity Planning Settings: The settings for capacity planning may not be correctly set up, leading to the inability to find the required records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Capacity Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for capacity categories in SAP (Transaction code: OPUA).
  Ensure that the capacity category in question is properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Center and Routing:
  
  Check the work center associated with the production order or planning scenario. Ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate capacity category.
  Review the routing to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the operations are assigned to the correct work centers.
  
  
  
  Create Capacity Requirements Record:
  
  If the capacity requirements record is indeed missing, you may need to create it manually or ensure that the relevant production orders or planning scenarios generate it correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all relevant data (like work centers, production versions, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Run Capacity Planning:
  
  If applicable, run the capacity planning process again to regenerate the capacity requirements records. This can be done through transaction codes like CM21 (Capacity Leveling) or CM22 (Capacity Planning).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OPUA: Define Capacity Categories
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CM21/CM22: Capacity Planning
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to capacity planning and production scheduling for a deeper understanding of how capacity requirements are managed.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify capacity planning data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CY716 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.