How To Fix E9252 - No capacity found with sufficient free volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No capacity found with sufficient free volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9252 - No capacity found with sufficient free volume ?

  The SAP error message E9252, "No capacity found with sufficient free volume," typically occurs in the context of production planning and capacity management. This error indicates that the system cannot find any available capacity (e.g., machines, work centers, or resources) that has enough free volume to accommodate the planned production order or operation.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Capacity: The work center or resource may not have enough available capacity to handle the planned workload.
  Capacity Planning Settings: The capacity planning settings may not be configured correctly, leading to miscalculations of available capacity.
  Capacity Overload: The work center may already be overloaded with other production orders or operations, leaving no free capacity for the new order.
  Incorrect Time Period: The time period for the planned order may fall outside the available capacity period.
  Resource Availability: The resources (e.g., machines, labor) may be scheduled for maintenance or may not be available during the required time frame.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data, such as incorrect capacity values or planning parameters in the work center or routing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Capacity Availability: Review the capacity of the relevant work center or resource to ensure that it can accommodate the planned order. You can do this using transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CM21 (Capacity Overview).
  Adjust Production Schedule: If the work center is overloaded, consider rescheduling the production order to a time when capacity is available.
  Modify Capacity Planning Settings: Ensure that the capacity planning settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the capacity categories and utilization rates.
  Review Master Data: Verify the master data for the work center and routing to ensure that the capacity values and planning parameters are accurate.
  Increase Capacity: If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the work center by adding shifts, overtime, or additional resources.
  Check for Maintenance Schedules: Ensure that there are no maintenance activities scheduled that would affect the availability of the work center during the required time frame.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CM01, CM21, COHV, and CO02 for capacity planning and production order management.
  Capacity Planning: Understand the principles of capacity planning in SAP, including how to analyze and adjust capacity utilization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to capacity planning and error E9252.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help resources for detailed guidance on capacity management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.