How To Fix CP282 - Minimum lot size exceeds maximum lot size (check entry).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Minimum lot size exceeds maximum lot size (check entry).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP282 - Minimum lot size exceeds maximum lot size (check entry). ?

  The SAP error message CP282, which states "Minimum lot size exceeds maximum lot size (check entry)," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with lot sizing in material requirements planning (MRP) or production orders. This error indicates that the defined minimum lot size for a material is greater than the maximum lot size, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum lot size and maximum lot size settings in the material master record or in the relevant configuration settings are incorrectly defined.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the specific material may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to this inconsistency.
  Lot Size Settings: The lot size settings in the MRP view or the production planning view of the material master may not align properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP view.
  Verify the values for the minimum lot size and maximum lot size fields. Ensure that the minimum lot size is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size Settings:
  
  If the minimum lot size is indeed greater than the maximum lot size, adjust the values accordingly. You can do this by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  Set a reasonable minimum lot size that is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to lot sizing. This may involve checking the settings in the configuration menu (transaction code SPRO) under Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on lot sizing and material master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the relevant production orders or MRP runs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Lot Sizing Procedures: Familiarize yourself with different lot sizing procedures in SAP, such as static lot size, lot-for-lot, and others, to understand how they impact the minimum and maximum lot size settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CP282 error and ensure that your lot size settings are correctly configured in SAP.