How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO016 - A scrap factor larger than 100% is not allowed (operation &1)

/SAPAPO/CURTO016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: A scrap factor larger than 100% is not allowed (operation &1)

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/SAPAPO/CURTO016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO016 indicates that there is a scrap factor defined for an operation in a production process that exceeds 100%. In SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), a scrap factor larger than 100% is not permissible because it implies that more than the total quantity of the input is being scrapped, which is illogical in a production context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scrap Factor Configuration: The scrap factor for the operation has been set incorrectly, possibly due to manual entry errors or incorrect data migration.
  Data Import Issues: If data was imported from another system or through a batch process, it may have included erroneous values.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or operation may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to unrealistic scrap factors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Correct Scrap Factor:
  
  Navigate to the relevant operation in the production order or the routing.
  Check the scrap factor defined for that operation.
  Adjust the scrap factor to