C2073 - Order &: Release in spite of work centers with overload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Order &: Release in spite of work centers with overload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2073 - Order &: Release in spite of work centers with overload ?

  The SAP error message C2073 ("Order &: Release in spite of work centers with overload") typically occurs when you attempt to release a production order or a process order, but the system detects that one or more work centers involved in the order are overloaded. This means that the capacity of the work center is insufficient to handle the planned operations within the specified time frame.
  Cause:
  
  
  Work Center Overload: The work center has more planned capacity than it can handle, which can be due to:
  
  Too many orders scheduled at the same time.
  High utilization of the work center due to other orders.
  Incorrect capacity settings for the work center (e.g., available capacity, shift patterns).
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning Issues: The capacity planning settings may not be aligned with the actual production capabilities, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Order Scheduling: The scheduling of the order may not take into account the existing workload on the work center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Work Center Capacity:
  
  Check the capacity settings of the work center in transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center).
  Ensure that the available capacity is correctly defined, including shifts and working hours.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Orders:
  
  Reschedule or adjust the production orders to alleviate the overload on the work center.
  Consider staggering the start times of orders to distribute the workload more evenly.
  
  
  
  Capacity Evaluation:
  
  Use transaction code CM01 (Capacity Evaluation) to analyze the load on the work center and identify any overload situations.
  Adjust the planned orders or production orders based on the evaluation.
  
  
  
  Change Order Status:
  
  If necessary, you may need to change the status of the order to "Not Released" until the overload issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning:
  
  Work with the production planning team to ensure that the scheduling and capacity planning processes are aligned and that the work center can handle the planned workload.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CM01: Capacity Evaluation
  CO02: Change Production Order
  COHV: Mass Processing of Production Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on capacity planning and production order management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying capacity issues and ensuring that the work center can handle the planned workload, you should be able to resolve the C2073 error and successfully release the production order.