How To Fix VIRT187 - Capacity Maximum

VIRT187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Capacity Maximum

What causes this issue?

This is the Maximum Capacity which could be available without
reconfiguration.
VMware, Hyper-V: amount of CPUs configured for the virtual system.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT187 - Capacity Maximum ?

  The SAP error message VIRT187, which indicates "Capacity Maximum," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and resource management within SAP systems, particularly in production planning (PP) or project system (PS) modules. This error suggests that the capacity of a particular resource (like a machine, work center, or labor) has been exceeded, meaning that the planned workload surpasses what the resource can handle.
  Causes:
  
  Overloading of Resources: The planned production or project activities exceed the available capacity of a work center or resource.
  Incorrect Capacity Settings: The capacity settings for the work center may not be configured correctly, leading to miscalculations of available capacity.
  Scheduling Conflicts: Multiple orders or tasks may be scheduled at the same time, causing a conflict in resource allocation.
  Changes in Demand: Sudden increases in demand or changes in production schedules can lead to capacity issues.
  Incorrect Master Data: Errors in the master data for resources, such as incorrect capacity values