How To Fix CY721 - Order & operation & lies outside operation float

CY721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Order & operation & lies outside operation float

What causes this issue?

An operation is to be dispatched so that it lies outside the operation
float. However, in the strategy profile in Customizing for capacity
planning the indicator <ZH>Only consider floats</> is set. This
specifies that the planning result only counts as error-free if the
operation lies within the operation float.

How to fix this error?

If necessary reschedule the operation
reschedule another commitment so as to increase the available capacity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY721 - Order & operation & lies outside operation float ?

  The SAP error message CY721 ("Order & operation & lies outside operation float") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with operations in a production order. This error indicates that the specified operation is scheduled outside the allowed float time, which is the time buffer that can be used to adjust the scheduling of operations without affecting the overall production timeline.
  
  Cause:
  
  Operation Scheduling: The operation is scheduled to start or finish outside the defined float time. This can happen if the operation's start or finish date is not aligned with the overall production order's timeline.
  Float Time Configuration: The float time settings for the operation or the order may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in scheduling.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies between operations that are not being respected, causing the operation to be scheduled incorrectly.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints on the work center,