How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT316 - There are negative capacity values specified in calendar from resource &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: There are negative capacity values specified in calendar from resource &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT316 - There are negative capacity values specified in calendar from resource &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT316 indicates that there are negative capacity values specified in the calendar for a particular resource. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system encounters a situation where the capacity of a resource is defined as negative for certain time periods, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Capacity Configuration: The most common cause is that the capacity for the resource has been incorrectly configured in the resource calendar. This could happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect data imports.
  Resource Calendar Issues: The calendar associated with the resource may have been set up incorrectly, leading to negative capacity values during certain periods.
  Capacity Planning Settings: There may be issues with the settings in the capacity planning configuration that allow for negative values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Capacity Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the resource master data in SAP APO.
  Review the capacity settings for the resource in question, particularly the calendar settings.
  Ensure that all capacity values are non-negative.
  
  
  
  Review the Resource Calendar:
  
  Go to the resource calendar and check for any entries that might have been incorrectly set to negative values.
  Correct any negative capacity entries to reflect the actual available capacity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the capacity planning settings in the APO system to ensure that they are configured correctly and do not allow for negative capacity values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the resource data to identify any discrepancies or errors that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on capacity planning and resource configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the changes by running the planning process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RESC to access resource master data or /SAPAPO/CCAL to view and edit capacity calendars.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT316 and ensure that your resource capacity is correctly configured.