How To Fix CM_SDM_API020 - Enter a minimum lot size ratio

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a minimum lot size ratio

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API020 - Enter a minimum lot size ratio ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API020, which states "Enter a minimum lot size ratio," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error is related to the configuration of lot size settings for materials or products in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to create or modify a planning object (like a production order, purchase order, or stock transfer) without specifying a minimum lot size ratio. This ratio is essential for determining how much of a product should be produced or ordered based on demand and inventory levels. The absence of this information can lead to planning inconsistencies or inefficiencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant material's lot size settings.
  Ensure that the minimum lot size ratio is defined in the