How To Fix VIRT187 - Capacity Maximum

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 or availability times.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Capacity Planning: Check the capacity planning for the affected work center or resource. Ensure that the planned orders do not exceed the available capacity.
  Adjust Production Schedule: Reschedule or stagger production orders to better align with the available capacity.
  Modify Capacity Settings: If the capacity settings are incorrect, update them in the work center configuration to reflect the actual available capacity.
  Increase Resource Capacity: If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the resource by adding shifts, overtime, or additional resources.
  Analyze Demand Changes: Review any recent changes in demand or production requirements and adjust the planning accordingly.
  Use Capacity Evaluation Tools: Utilize SAP tools for capacity evaluation and analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CM21 (Capacity Leveling) to analyze and manage capacity issues.
  Work Center Configuration: Check the configuration of work centers in transaction CR01 or CR02 to ensure that capacity values are set correctly.
  Capacity Planning Reports: Utilize reports such as S_ALR_87013558 (Capacity Evaluation) to get insights into capacity utilization and planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to capacity planning and the VIRT187 error.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the VIRT187 error and improve capacity management in your SAP environment.