How To Fix LP072 - Requested quantity is larger than necessary

LP072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Requested quantity is larger than necessary

What causes this issue?

The requested quantity is greater than the quantity that is required
based on the required stock minus the storage bin quantity and the
transfer requirements already created.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the requested quantity or ignore the warning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP072 - Requested quantity is larger than necessary ?

  The SAP error message LP072 ("Requested quantity is larger than necessary") typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management, particularly when dealing with the production order or planned order processes. This error indicates that the quantity requested for a particular operation or process exceeds what is actually required based on the available stock or the production plan.
  Causes:
  
  Excessive Order Quantity: The quantity specified in the production order or planned order is greater than what is needed for the current demand or available stock.
  Incorrect BOM (Bill of Materials): The BOM may not be accurately reflecting the required quantities for production, leading to discrepancies.
  Routing Issues: The routing for the production process may not align with the actual requirements, causing an overestimation of the necessary quantities.
  Stock Levels: The system may have determined that there is already enough stock available to meet the demand, making the requested quantity redundant.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect settings