How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL1860 - Capacity consumption overflow at activity &1, mode &2, resource &3

/SAPAPO/CULL1860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL1 -

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Capacity consumption overflow at activity &1, mode &2, resource &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1860 - Capacity consumption overflow at activity &1, mode &2, resource &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1860 indicates a "Capacity consumption overflow" for a specific activity, mode, and resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the planned capacity consumption for a resource exceeds its defined capacity limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Demand: The planned demand for the resource exceeds its available capacity, leading to an overflow.
  Incorrect Capacity Settings: The resource may have been incorrectly configured with insufficient capacity settings.
  High Utilization: If the resource is already heavily utilized, any additional planned activities can cause an overflow.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entries in the planning or master data can lead to unrealistic capacity consumption calculations.
  Planning Version Issues: If there are discrepancies between different planning versions, it may lead to capacity overflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Capacity Settings: Check the capacity settings for the resource in question. Ensure that the available capacity is sufficient to meet the planned demand.
  Adjust Demand: If possible, adjust the planned demand