How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1229 - Lower limit is larger than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Lower limit is larger than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1229 - Lower limit is larger than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1229 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the Capacity Planning or CTM (Capable-to-Match) settings within SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). Specifically, this error occurs when the lower limit of a capacity constraint is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is that the capacity limits for a resource (like a production line or machine) have been incorrectly defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of the resource or during the planning process, a user may have mistakenly entered the lower limit as a higher value than the upper limit.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the resources, such as incorrect settings in the resource profile or capacity planning settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data in SAP APO.
  Verify the capacity settings for the resource in question.
  Ensure that the lower limit is indeed less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Capacity Limits:
  
  If you find that the lower limit is incorrectly set, adjust it to a value that is less than the upper limit.
  Save the changes and re-run the planning process.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters and constraints defined for the CTM run.
  Ensure that all constraints are logically consistent.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test run of the CTM process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on capacity planning and CTM settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for running the CTM process or /SAPAPO/RRP3 for checking resource availability.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on capacity planning errors.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CTM1229 and ensure that your capacity planning settings are correctly configured.