How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS354 - Excess percentage for product &1 at location &2 is &3%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Excess percentage for product &1 at location &2 is &3%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS354 - Excess percentage for product &1 at location &2 is &3% ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS354 indicates that there is an excess percentage for a specific product at a given location. This message typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly during the deployment or planning processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the excess inventory of a product at a specific location exceeds a predefined threshold percentage. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Overproduction: More products have been produced than are needed.
  Demand Forecasting Errors: Inaccurate demand forecasts leading to excess stock.
  Supply Chain Disruptions: Delays or issues in the supply chain that result in excess inventory.
  Inefficient Inventory Management: Poor inventory management practices leading to overstocking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Inventory Levels: Check the current inventory levels for the product at the specified location to understand the extent of the excess.
  Adjust Demand Forecasts: Re-evaluate and adjust demand forecasts to better align with actual market demand.
  Modify Production Plans: If overproduction is identified as the cause, adjust production plans to prevent future excess.
  Implement Inventory Management Strategies: Consider implementing strategies such as Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management to reduce excess stock.
  Set Thresholds: Review and adjust the excess percentage thresholds in the system settings if they are too strict for your operational needs.
  Sales Promotions: If feasible, consider running sales promotions or discounts to reduce excess inventory.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for supply network planning to analyze and adjust your planning parameters.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO related to inventory management and excess stock thresholds.
  Reporting: Utilize reporting tools within SAP to analyze inventory turnover rates and identify slow-moving products.
  
  By addressing the root causes and implementing corrective measures, you can mitigate the occurrence of this error message in the future.