How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1365 - Maximum lot size for product &1, location &2 is lower than standard value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 365

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1365 - Maximum lot size for product &1, location &2 is lower than standard value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1365 Maximum lot size for product &1, location &2 is lower than standard value typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when using the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning function. This error indicates that the maximum lot size defined for a specific product at a particular location is less than the standard value that the system is trying to use for planning.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The maximum lot size for the product at the specified location is set lower than the standard lot size that the planning process is attempting to use.
  Master Data Settings: The product master data or location master data may have incorrect or inconsistent settings regarding lot sizes.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters defined in the CTM profile may not align with the maximum lot size defined in the product/location settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Maximum Lot Size:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system and check the maximum lot size defined for the product at the specified location.
  If necessary, increase the maximum lot size to be equal to or greater than the standard value being used in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the CTM profile settings to ensure that the standard lot size is appropriate for the product and location.
  If the standard lot size is too high, consider adjusting it to align with the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product and location master data is correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies in the lot size settings.
  Verify that the relevant planning views are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring lot sizes and CTM settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  CTM Profile: The CTM profile can be accessed through transaction /SAPAPO/CTM to review and adjust planning parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning process runs smoothly.