How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD860 - PPM &1, mode &2: field overflow, capacity requirement for resource &3

/SAPAPO/PROD860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 860

• Message text: PPM &1, mode &2: field overflow, capacity requirement for resource &3

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/SAPAPO/PROD860 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD860 typically indicates a field overflow issue related to capacity requirements for a resource in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when the calculated capacity requirement for a resource exceeds the maximum allowable value for that field, which can happen due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Demand or Production Volume: The demand for a product or the planned production volume may be excessively high, leading to capacity requirements that exceed the defined limits.
  Incorrect Configuration: The resource configuration may not be set up correctly, such as incorrect capacity settings or planning parameters.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the master data, such as incorrect lot sizes, production versions, or resource capacities.
  Planning Horizon Issues: The planning horizon may be set too far into the future, causing unrealistic capacity requirements to be calculated.
  Resource Overloading: The resource may be overloaded due to simultaneous production orders or