How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1373 - Maximum lot size for transportat. lane &1 -> &2 lower than standard value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Maximum lot size for transportat. lane &1 -> &2 lower than standard value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1373 - Maximum lot size for transportat. lane &1 -> &2 lower than standard value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1373 indicates that there is an issue with the maximum lot size defined for a transportation lane in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the maximum lot size for the transportation lane from location &1 to location &2 is lower than the standard value.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The maximum lot size for the transportation lane has been set lower than the standard value, which can lead to conflicts during planning processes.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry while defining the transportation lane parameters.
  Business Requirements: The business requirements may have changed, necessitating a review of the maximum lot size settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or use the relevant configuration path in SAP APO.
  Check the settings for the transportation lane from location &1 to location &2.
  Compare the maximum lot size defined with the standard value and adjust it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maximum Lot Size:
  
  If the maximum lot size is indeed set lower than required, increase it to meet the business requirements or align it with the standard value.
  Ensure that the new maximum lot size is consistent with other related settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines that pertain to transportation lane configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the planning process to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Collaboration with Stakeholders:
  
  If necessary, collaborate with logistics or supply chain stakeholders to understand the implications of changing the maximum lot size and ensure alignment with overall business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM for transportation lane configuration and /SAPAPO/TS for transportation scheduling.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transportation lane configuration and planning parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your transportation lane settings are correctly configured.