How To Fix E9253 - No capacity entry found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No capacity entry found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9253 - No capacity entry found ?

  The SAP error message E9253 "No capacity entry found" typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any capacity entries for the specified work center or production resource when trying to perform operations such as scheduling or capacity evaluation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Capacity Data: The most common cause is that there are no capacity planning entries defined for the work center in question. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range for the capacity evaluation might not match the available capacity entries. For example, if the capacity entries are defined for a different time period, the system will not find them.
  Work Center Configuration: The work center may not be properly configured, or it may not be assigned to the relevant production resources.
  Capacity Category: The capacity category might not be set correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate capacity entries.
  Plant or Location Issues: The work center may not be assigned to the correct plant or location, which can lead to the absence of capacity entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Capacity Planning Entries: Go to the work center configuration (transaction code CR01 or CR02) and verify that capacity planning entries exist for the relevant time periods. If they do not exist, you will need to create them.
  Review Date Ranges: Ensure that the date range you are working with matches the capacity entries. Adjust the date range if necessary.
  Verify Work Center Configuration: Check the configuration of the work center to ensure it is set up correctly and is linked to the appropriate production resources.
  Check Capacity Categories: Make sure that the capacity categories are correctly defined and that they match the requirements of your production process.
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the work center is assigned to the correct plant and that the plant has the necessary capacity entries defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02 (Change Work Center), and CR03 (Display Work Center) to manage work center configurations.
  Capacity Planning: Understand the principles of capacity planning in SAP, including how to define and manage capacity entries.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on capacity planning and work center configuration.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs that could affect capacity planning. Check if any customizations are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E9253 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.