How To Fix OD728 - Incremental lot size cannot be negative

OD728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Incremental lot size cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD728 - Incremental lot size cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message OD728, which states "Incremental lot size cannot be negative," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when dealing with lot sizing procedures. This error indicates that the system has encountered a negative value for the incremental lot size, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The lot size settings in the material master or the configuration for the relevant planning strategy may have been incorrectly set, leading to a negative value.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of values in the material master or during planning may have resulted in a negative incremental lot size.
  Custom Code or User Exits: If there are custom developments or user exits that manipulate lot size calculations, they may inadvertently produce a negative value.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the material or production process can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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