How To Fix CY729 - Order & operation &: Minimum overlap with successor & not achieved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Order & operation &: Minimum overlap with successor & not achieved

What causes this issue?

When dispatching an operation the system does not adhere to the minimum
overlap time with the following operation. There was insufficient
remaining available capacity at the desired time.

How to fix this error?

Increase the available capacity in the time interval in question or
reschedule the following operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY729 - Order & operation &: Minimum overlap with successor & not achieved ?

  The SAP error message CY729 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of operations in a production order. Specifically, it means that the minimum overlap time required between the current operation and its successor operation has not been achieved. This can occur in production planning and scheduling when the defined constraints for operation overlaps are not met.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Overlap Settings: The minimum overlap time between operations is defined in the routing or in the production order. If the scheduling of operations does not allow for this minimum overlap, the error will occur.
  Operation Scheduling: The operations may be scheduled too closely together, or the preceding operation may take longer than expected, preventing the required overlap.
  Resource Availability: If the resources (machines, labor) are not available for the next operation when the previous one is still running, it can lead to this error.
  Routing Configuration: Incorrect or missing configuration in the routing for the production order can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Minimum Overlap: Review and, if necessary, adjust the minimum overlap time defined in the routing or production order. This can be done in the routing transaction (e.g., CA01, CA02) or in the production order (CO02).
  Reschedule Operations: Use the scheduling functions in SAP to reschedule the operations. This can be done through transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or using the scheduling options in the production planning module.
  Check Resource Availability: Ensure that the resources required for the successor operation are available and not scheduled for other tasks at the same time.
  Review Routing: Check the routing for the production order to ensure that all operations are correctly defined and that the overlap settings are appropriate for the production process.
  Use Capacity Planning: Utilize capacity planning tools in SAP to analyze and optimize the scheduling of operations and resources.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), CA01 (Create Routing), and CA02 (Change Routing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on production planning and scheduling to understand how overlaps and operation scheduling work within the system.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in production planning to better understand the implications of operation scheduling and overlaps.
  
  By addressing the causes and implementing the solutions outlined above, you should be able to resolve the CY729 error and ensure smoother operation scheduling in your SAP environment.