How To Fix CO147 - Due to lot size divisor & the order quantity is increased to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Due to lot size divisor & the order quantity is increased to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO147 - Due to lot size divisor & the order quantity is increased to & ?

  The SAP error message CO147 typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when there is an issue with the lot size and the order quantity. This message indicates that the order quantity has been adjusted due to the lot size divisor, which is a parameter that defines how production quantities are grouped or divided.
  Cause:
  
  
  Lot Size Configuration: The lot size settings in the material master or the production order may not align with the order quantity. For example, if the lot size is defined as a fixed quantity (e.g., 100 units), and the order quantity is set to a value that is not a multiple of the lot size, SAP will adjust the order quantity to the nearest valid lot size.
  
  
  Order Quantity: The order quantity specified in the production order may not meet the minimum or maximum lot size requirements defined in the material master or the production version.
  
  
  Production Version: If the production version used for the order has specific lot size constraints, this can lead to adjustments in the order quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lot Size Settings: Review the lot size settings in the material master (transaction MM03) and ensure that they are appropriate for the production order. Adjust the lot size settings if necessary.
  
  
  Adjust Order Quantity: Modify the order quantity in the production order to ensure it is a multiple of the defined lot size. This can be done in the production order (transaction CO02).
  
  
  Review Production Version: If applicable, check the production version associated with the order to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the lot size settings are appropriate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how lot sizes and order quantities are managed in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the customizing settings in SPRO related to lot size and production order management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO01: Create Production Order
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to lot size and production orders.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how lot sizes and order quantities are handled.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in production planning and order management are trained on the implications of lot sizes and how to manage them effectively in SAP.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that the order quantity aligns with the lot size requirements, you should be able to resolve the CO147 error message.