How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1363 - Minimum lot size for product &1, location &2 lower than standard value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Minimum lot size for product &1, location &2 lower than standard value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1363 - Minimum lot size for product &1, location &2 lower than standard value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1363 indicates that there is a conflict between the minimum lot size defined for a product at a specific location and the standard value that is expected in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when using the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Lot Size Configuration: The minimum lot size for the product at the specified location is set lower than the standard value defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for the product or location are not aligned with the business requirements.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the product or location, such as incorrect settings in the product master or location master data.
  CTM Settings: The CTM settings may not be properly configured to handle the minimum lot size requirements for the product and location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Minimum Lot Size Settings:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO and check the minimum lot size settings for the product at the specified location.
  Ensure that the minimum lot size is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Standard Values:
  
  If the standard value is set incorrectly, you may need to adjust it in the relevant configuration settings. This could involve changing the standard lot size or other related parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for both the product and the location. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  CTM Configuration:
  
  Review the CTM configuration settings to ensure that they are set up to accommodate the minimum lot size requirements. This may involve checking the CTM profile settings and ensuring that they align with the product and location settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring minimum lot sizes and CTM settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CTM1363 and ensure that your minimum lot size settings are correctly configured.