How To Fix ELP002 - Consumption factor is & or greater

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ELP - Messages for Load Profile

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Consumption factor is & or greater

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ELP002 - Consumption factor is & or greater ?

  The SAP error message ELP002, which states "Consumption factor is & or greater," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or related modules where consumption factors are used to manage inventory and stock levels. This error indicates that the consumption factor defined for a particular item is either too high or exceeds the allowable limit set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Consumption Factor: The consumption factor for a material or product is set to a value that is greater than what is permissible in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system for consumption factors may not align with the business rules or requirements.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have incorrect or inconsistent values for the consumption factor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Consumption Factor: Check the consumption factor defined for the material in question. Ensure that it is set to