How To Fix PPDS_CUO031 - Rate of resource utilization for &1 must be between 10% and 400%

PPDS_CUO031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPDS_CUO - Message class for Capacity Utilization

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Rate of resource utilization for &1 must be between 10% and 400%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPDS_CUO031 - Rate of resource utilization for &1 must be between 10% and 400% ?

  The SAP error message PPDS_CUO031 indicates that the rate of resource utilization for a specific resource (denoted by &1) is outside the acceptable range of 10% to 400%. This error typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) when trying to schedule or plan production activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Resource Configuration: The resource may be configured with an incorrect utilization rate, which could be due to manual entry errors or incorrect settings in the resource master data.
  Capacity Planning Issues: The planned production quantities or the scheduling of operations may lead to unrealistic utilization rates that exceed the defined limits.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entered for production orders, such as incorrect quantities or times that lead to high utilization rates.
  Resource Constraints: The resource may not have enough capacity to handle the planned workload, leading to utilization rates that fall outside the acceptable range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Configuration: