How To Fix VIRT229 - Available Capacity Consumed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Available Capacity Consumed

What causes this issue?

On IBM Power Systems, the available capacity consumed of a Workload
Partition represents percentage of the amount of currently attainable
physical processor resources the WPAR is consuming.

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 VIRT229 - Available Capacity Consumed ?

  The SAP error message VIRT229, which states "Available Capacity Consumed," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and resource management within SAP systems, particularly in production planning and control (PP) or project systems (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:
  
  Resource Overutilization: The resource in question has been scheduled for more work than it can handle within the specified time frame.
  Capacity Planning Settings: The capacity planning settings for the work center or resource may not be configured correctly, leading to inaccurate availability calculations.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be errors in the data entered for production orders, planned orders, or project tasks that lead to an overestimation of the available capacity.
  Unplanned Downtime: If a resource has experienced unplanned downtime or maintenance, it may not be available for the scheduled work, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Capacity Planning: Check the capacity planning settings for the affected work center or resource. Ensure that the available capacity is correctly defined and that the planning parameters are set appropriately.
  Adjust Scheduling: If the resource is indeed overbooked, consider rescheduling some of the operations or tasks to balance the workload. This may involve moving tasks to a later date or reallocating them to other available resources.
  Analyze Resource Utilization: Use SAP reports to analyze the utilization of the resource. Identify any bottlenecks or periods of high demand that may be causing the overutilization.
  Correct Data Entries: Verify that all data entries related to production orders, planned orders, and project tasks are accurate. Correct any discrepancies that may be contributing to the issue.
  Increase Capacity: If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the resource by adding shifts, hiring additional personnel, or upgrading equipment to handle more work.
  Monitor and Adjust: Continuously monitor the capacity utilization and make adjustments as necessary to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Overview), CM21 (Capacity Leveling), or C223 (Work Center) to analyze and manage capacity.
  Reports: Utilize standard SAP reports for capacity planning and utilization analysis, such as S_ALR_87013558 (Capacity Evaluation) or S_ALR_87013559 (Capacity Planning).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on capacity planning and management within your specific SAP module (PP, PS, etc.).
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the VIRT229 error and improve your capacity planning processes.