How To Fix VIRT228 - Available Capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Available Capacity

What causes this issue?

On IBM Power Systems, the available capacity of a Workload Partition
represents the amount of currently attainable physical processor
resources taking into account the Global Environment LPAR's and WPAR's
configuration and current utilization.

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 VIRT228 - Available Capacity ?

  The SAP error message VIRT228, which pertains to "Available Capacity," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that there is insufficient available capacity to meet the demand for a specific production order or planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Capacity: The primary cause of this error is that the available capacity of the work center or resource is less than the required capacity to fulfill the production order or demand.
  Incorrect Capacity Planning: This can occur due to incorrect configuration of work centers, such as capacity settings, shift definitions, or calendar settings.
  Demand Exceeds Supply: If the planned orders or production orders exceed the available capacity due to increased demand or unexpected changes in production schedules.
  Resource Allocation Issues: If resources are allocated to other tasks or orders, leading to a shortage for the current order.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are constraints set in the system that limit the available capacity for certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Capacity Planning: Check the capacity planning settings for the relevant work centers. Ensure that the capacity is correctly defined, including shifts, available hours, and any maintenance or downtime.
  Adjust Production Orders: If possible, adjust the production orders or planned orders to align with the available capacity. This may involve rescheduling or prioritizing orders.
  Increase Capacity: If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the work center by adding shifts, resources, or overtime.
  Check Demand Management: Review the demand management settings to ensure that the demand is accurately reflected and that there are no unexpected spikes in demand.
  Utilize Capacity Evaluation Tools: Use SAP's capacity evaluation tools to analyze the capacity situation and identify bottlenecks or constraints.
  Consult with Stakeholders: Engage with production planners, operations managers, and other stakeholders to understand the demand and capacity situation better and to make informed decisions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CM21 (Capacity Leveling) to analyze and manage capacity issues.
  Reports: Utilize standard SAP reports for capacity evaluation, such as S_ALR_87013558 (Capacity Evaluation) to get insights into capacity utilization.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidelines on capacity planning and management.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in production planning to better understand capacity management and how to resolve related issues.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you can resolve the VIRT228 error and improve capacity planning in your SAP environment.