How To Fix VIRT184 - Available Capacity Consumed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Available Capacity Consumed

What causes this issue?

Percentage of Available Capacity consumed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT184 - Available Capacity Consumed ?

  The SAP error message VIRT184, which states "Available Capacity Consumed," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and resource management within SAP systems, particularly in the areas of production planning (PP) or project system (PS). This error indicates that the available capacity for a particular resource (such as a machine, labor, or work center) has been fully utilized, and no additional capacity is available for scheduling new operations or tasks.
  Cause:
  
  
  Full Capacity Utilization: The most common cause is that the resource in question has reached its maximum capacity limit. This can happen if:
  
  All available hours for the resource have been scheduled.
  There are overlapping operations or tasks that exceed the resource's capacity.
  The capacity planning settings are not configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Capacity Planning: If the capacity of the resource is not defined correctly in the system, it may lead to this error. This includes:
  
  Incorrectly defined working hours or shifts.
  Misconfigured capacity categories.
  
  
  
  Overlapping Orders: If multiple production orders or tasks are scheduled to use the same resource at the same time, it can lead to capacity being consumed beyond what is available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Resource Capacity: Check the capacity settings for the resource in question. Ensure that the working hours, shifts, and capacity categories are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling: If the resource is fully booked, consider rescheduling some of the operations or tasks to free up capacity. This may involve:
  
  Delaying less critical tasks.
  Redistributing workload among other available resources.
  
  
  
  Increase Capacity: If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the resource. This could involve:
  
  Adding additional shifts or working hours.
  Allocating more resources (e.g., machines or labor) to handle the workload.
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Orders: Review the production orders or tasks scheduled for the resource to identify any overlaps. Adjust the scheduling to ensure that no two tasks are trying to use the same capacity simultaneously.
  
  
  Use Capacity Evaluation Tools: Utilize SAP's capacity evaluation tools to analyze the load on the resource and identify potential bottlenecks.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CM21 (Capacity Leveling) to analyze and manage capacity issues.
  Capacity Planning Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to capacity planning, including work center definitions and capacity categories.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on capacity planning and management within the specific module you are working with (e.g., PP, PS).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VIRT184 error and effectively manage your resource capacity in SAP.