How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL118 - Number of booked places & exceeds flight capacity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Number of booked places & exceeds flight capacity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL118 - Number of booked places & exceeds flight capacity & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL118 indicates that there is an issue with the number of booked places exceeding the flight capacity in a travel or logistics module. This error typically arises in scenarios where a booking system is integrated with flight or transportation capacity management, such as in SAP Travel Management or SAP Event Management.
  Cause:
  
  Overbooking: The number of reservations made for a flight exceeds the available seats or capacity.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry during the booking process, leading to an inflated number of bookings.
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the system settings regarding flight capacities or booking rules.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users trying to book the same limited capacity simultaneously, leading to a race condition.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Flight Capacity: Verify the actual capacity of the flight and ensure that it matches the data in the system.
  Review Bookings: Look at the current bookings to see if there are any duplicates or errors that need to be corrected.
  Adjust Booking Rules: If necessary, adjust the booking rules in the system to prevent overbooking in the future.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for making bookings to minimize data entry errors.
  System Configuration: Review and adjust the configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they accurately reflect the business rules and capacity limits.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling mechanisms to alert users when they attempt to exceed capacity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are using (e.g., SAP Travel Management) for guidelines on capacity management and booking processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for further investigation.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.