How To Fix MD856 - No available capacities maintained at &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 856

• Message text: No available capacities maintained at &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD856 - No available capacities maintained at &1 ?

  The SAP error message MD856 "No available capacities maintained at &1" typically occurs in the context of production planning and capacity management. This error indicates that there are no available capacities defined for the specified work center or production resource, which prevents the system from scheduling or planning production orders.
  Cause:
  
  No Capacity Data Maintained: The most common cause is that the work center or production resource does not have any capacity data maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The work center may not be properly configured, or the capacity planning parameters may not be set up correctly.
  Capacity Category Issues: The capacity category assigned to the work center may not be appropriate for the type of planning being performed.
  Date Range Issues: The planning period may fall outside the range of available capacities, meaning that the capacities are not defined for the required dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Capacity Data:
  
  Go to the work center configuration (Transaction code: CR01 or CR02).
  Ensure that the capacity data is maintained for the relevant periods. This includes defining the available capacity, shifts, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Verify that the work center is correctly configured with the necessary details, including capacity categories and relevant planning parameters.
  Ensure that the work center is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  Check the capacity planning settings in the system to ensure they align with the requirements of your production planning process.
  Make sure that the capacity categories assigned to the work center are appropriate for the type of production being planned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Period:
  
  If the planning period is incorrect, adjust it to ensure it falls within the range of available capacities.
  You can also check if the capacities are defined for the required dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on capacity planning and work center configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  
  
  Capacity Planning: Understanding how capacity planning works in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to work centers and production resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD856 error and ensure that your production planning can proceed without issues.