How To Fix PV699 - Capacity overrun: event will be firmly booked with maximum capacity

PV699 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Capacity overrun: event will be firmly booked with maximum capacity

What causes this issue?

You want to firmly book the selected event with optimum capacity. The
number of bookings for it with essential or normal priority already
exceeds the optimum capacity defined. It is only possible to firmly
book the event with maximum capacity, since there is no function to
automatically move bookings down to the waiting list.
SYSTEM_RESPONSE&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

WHAT_TO_DO&
Confirm the message to firmly book the business event with maximum
capacity.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV699 - Capacity overrun: event will be firmly booked with maximum capacity ?

  The SAP error message PV699, which states "Capacity overrun: event will be firmly booked with maximum capacity," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and resource management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Event Management or SAP Production Planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the planned capacity for a specific resource (such as a machine, labor, or any other capacity-related entity) has been exceeded. This can happen due to:
  
  Overbooking: More events or tasks are scheduled than the available capacity can handle.
  Incorrect Capacity Settings: The capacity settings for the resource may not be configured correctly, leading to an underestimation of available capacity.
  High Demand: An unexpected increase in demand for the resource can lead to overbooking.
  Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts in scheduling can lead to multiple events being booked simultaneously, exceeding the resource's capacity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PV699 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Capacity Settings:
  
  Check the capacity settings for the resource in question. Ensure that