How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG825 - Minimum requested capacity cannot be greater than requested capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 825

• Message text: Minimum requested capacity cannot be greater than requested capacity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG825 - Minimum requested capacity cannot be greater than requested capacity ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG825 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the capacity settings for transportation planning in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the "minimum requested capacity cannot be greater than requested capacity." This typically occurs when the system is trying to allocate resources (like vehicles or containers) for a transportation request, and the defined minimum capacity exceeds the total requested capacity.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The minimum capacity defined for a transportation resource (like a vehicle or a container) is set higher than the total capacity that has been requested for that transportation order.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation of transportation requests, the user may have inadvertently entered incorrect values for the requested and minimum capacities.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the transportation resources may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in capacity definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Capacity Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transportation resources in SAP TM.
  Verify the minimum and maximum capacity settings for the relevant transportation resources (vehicles, containers, etc.).
  Ensure that the minimum capacity is less than or equal to the requested capacity.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Request:
  
  Check the transportation request that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the requested capacity is correctly defined and that it meets the minimum capacity requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If the issue is related to master data, update the relevant master data records to ensure that the capacities are correctly defined.
  This may involve adjusting the vehicle or container master data in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transportation request again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on capacity settings in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/ for transportation management settings.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation planning processes function smoothly.