How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1364 - Minimum lot size for product &1, location &2 larger than standard value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 364

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1364 - Minimum lot size for product &1, location &2 larger than standard value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1364 indicates that the minimum lot size for a specific product at a given location is larger than the standard value defined in the system. This error typically arises during the planning process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly 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 higher than the standard value that the system is trying to use for planning.
  Product Master Data: The product master data may have incorrect or inconsistent settings regarding lot sizes.
  Location-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings for the location that conflict with the product's standard settings.
  CTM Settings: The CTM settings may not align with the defined lot sizes, leading to this error during the planning run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO and verify the minimum lot size settings for the product in question.
  Ensure that the minimum lot size is set correctly and is in line with the planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Location-Specific Settings:
  
  Check the location-specific settings for the product to ensure that they do not impose a higher minimum lot size than intended.
  Adjust the settings if necessary to align with the overall planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Adjust CTM Settings:
  
  Review the CTM settings in the planning book or the CTM profile to ensure that they are configured correctly.
  Make sure that the planning strategy and lot size settings are consistent with the product and location data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  Discuss with relevant business users or stakeholders to understand the rationale behind the minimum lot size settings and whether they need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test planning run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the planning results are as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/CTM (CTM Planning) to access and modify the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed information on configuring lot sizes and CTM settings.
  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 the necessary changes to resolve it.