How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR320 - Field overflow when aggregating initial capacity consumption of resource

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Field overflow when aggregating initial capacity consumption of resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR320 - Field overflow when aggregating initial capacity consumption of resource ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR320 indicates a "Field overflow when aggregating initial capacity consumption of resource." This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system attempts to aggregate capacity consumption data for a resource, and the resulting value exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored in the designated field.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Overflow: The most common cause is that the total capacity consumption for a resource exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in the field used for aggregation. This can happen if there are large quantities of planned orders or production orders that consume a significant amount of capacity.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the resource or planning parameters may lead to unexpected high values during capacity calculations.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or transaction data related to the resource, leading to incorrect calculations.
  
  
  Time Periods: If the