How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO236 - - Minimum days' supply - information: &1 calendar days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: - Minimum days' supply - information: &1 calendar days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO236 - - Minimum days' supply - information: &1 calendar days ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO236 typically relates to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module in SAP, specifically within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) environment. This error indicates that there is a minimum days' supply requirement that has not been met for a particular product or location.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the planned supply for a product is below the minimum days' supply threshold defined in the planning parameters. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The current stock levels are not enough to meet the minimum days' supply requirement.
  Demand Fluctuations: An unexpected increase in demand that was not accounted for in the planning process.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrectly set planning parameters or minimum supply days in the product master data or location product master.
  Lead Times: Longer than expected lead times for procurement or production that affect the availability of stock.
  Supply Constraints: Issues with suppliers or production capacity that limit the ability to meet demand.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the minimum days' supply settings in the product master data and ensure they are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  Adjust Stock Levels: Increase stock levels by adjusting procurement or production plans to ensure that the minimum days' supply is met.
  
  
  Analyze Demand: Review the demand forecast and adjust it if necessary. Ensure that the forecast aligns with actual sales data.
  
  
  Check Supply Chain Constraints: Investigate any supply chain issues that may be affecting stock availability, such as supplier delays or production bottlenecks.
  
  
  Run Planning Runs: Execute a new planning run in APO to recalculate the supply and demand situation, which may help in aligning the stock levels with the minimum days' supply requirement.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to minimum days' supply.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for supply network planning) to analyze and adjust your planning data.
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data for products and locations is correctly maintained, including lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder points.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure compliance with the minimum days' supply requirement.