How To Fix WGRC004 - Not sufficient capacity available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGRC - Message Class for Goods Receipt Capacity Check

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Not sufficient capacity available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGRC004 - Not sufficient capacity available ?

  The SAP error message WGRC004: Not sufficient capacity available typically occurs in the context of production planning and capacity management. This error indicates that there is not enough capacity available in the specified work center or resource to fulfill the production order or planned order requirements.
  Causes:
  
  Capacity Overload: The work center may already be scheduled with other orders, leading to insufficient capacity for the new order.
  Incorrect Capacity Planning: The capacity settings for the work center may not be configured correctly, such as incorrect available capacity or working hours.
  Resource Constraints: There may be constraints on the resources (machines, labor) that are not accounted for in the planning.
  Production Order Quantity: The quantity of the production order may exceed the available capacity for the specified time period.
  Calendar Issues: The work center's calendar may not be set up correctly, leading to miscalculations of available capacity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Capacity Planning:
  
  Check the capacity planning for the work center to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Adjust the available capacity if necessary, considering any planned maintenance or downtime.
  
  
  
  Reschedule Orders:
  
  If the work center is overloaded, consider rescheduling existing orders to free up capacity for the new order.
  Use the capacity leveling tools in SAP to balance the workload across different work centers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Order Quantity:
  
  If feasible, reduce the quantity of the production order to fit within the available capacity.
  
  
  
  Check Resource Availability:
  
  Ensure that all resources required for the production order are available and not constrained by other commitments.
  
  
  
  Review Work Center Calendar:
  
  Verify that the work center calendar is correctly configured, including working hours, holidays, and shifts.
  
  
  
  Use Capacity Evaluation Tools:
  
  Utilize SAP's capacity evaluation tools (like CM01, CM21) to analyze capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CM01 (Capacity Planning), CM21 (Capacity Leveling), and COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  Capacity Planning Strategies: Understand different capacity planning strategies in SAP, such as finite and infinite capacity planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on capacity planning and management.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the WGRC004 error and ensure that your production planning processes run smoothly.