Resource signals

Resource signals are related to the planning of resources. They warn you when there is a utilization or workload problem.

You can use the following sessions to analyze and resolve these signals:

  • Resource (cprpd2100m000)
  • Resource Master Plan (cprmp3501m000)
Overloaded Resource

The resource is overutilized. This type of signal is generated when the utilization for a plan period exceeds 100 % (plus the tolerance percentage specified for this signal type in the Signal Types - by Planner (cprao1110m000) session).

Workload < Norm

The workload that is on the shop floor is lower than the workload norm specified in the Resource (cprpd2100m000) session (taking into account the workload tolerance specified in this same session).

In determining the workload, only the following fields in the Resource Master Plan (cprmp3501m000) session are considered:

  • SFC Orders Capacity Use
  • PCS Activities Capacity Use
  • Service Orders Capacity Use
Workload > Norm

The workload that is on the shop floor is higher than the workload norm specified in the Resource (cprpd2100m000) session (taking into account the workload tolerance specified in this same session).

In determining the workload, only the following fields in the Resource Master Plan (cprmp3501m000) session are considered:

  • SFC Orders Capacity Use
  • PCS Activities Capacity Use
  • Service Orders Capacity Use
Resource CTP < Zero

The CTP of the resource is lower than zero. This means that the load on the resource, including newly accepted customer orders, is too high. This type of signal is only generated for resources which are defined as critical in CTP in the Resource (cprpd2100m000) session.

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