How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO029 - The minimum lot size is larger than the maximum lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The minimum lot size is larger than the maximum lot size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO029 - The minimum lot size is larger than the maximum lot size ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO029 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the lot size settings in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the minimum lot size defined for a product is larger than the maximum lot size, which is logically inconsistent and prevents the system from processing the order.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum lot size is set to a value that exceeds the maximum lot size in the product master data or in the planning book settings.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the product or during the planning process, incorrect values may have been entered for the lot sizes.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to conflicting lot size definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO (transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or similar).
  Verify the values for the minimum lot size and maximum lot size.
  Ensure that the minimum lot size is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size Settings:
  
  If the minimum lot size is indeed larger than the maximum lot size, adjust the values accordingly.
  For example, if the minimum lot size is set to 100 and the maximum lot size is set to 50, change the minimum lot size to a value less than or equal to 50.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the planning book settings to ensure that there are no conflicting lot size definitions.
  Make sure that the lot size settings in the planning book align with the product master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lot Size Types: Understand the different types of lot sizes in SAP APO, such as fixed lot size, minimum lot size, and maximum lot size, and how they affect planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring lot sizes in APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing product master data and planning books in SAP APO.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the planning run with a small dataset to ensure that the issue is resolved before applying changes to the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CURTO029 and ensure that your lot size settings are correctly configured.