How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES142 - Minimum stock level is larger than maximum stock level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Minimum stock level is larger than maximum stock level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES142 - Minimum stock level is larger than maximum stock level ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES142 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the planning parameters for a specific product or resource in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it means that the minimum stock level set for a product is greater than the maximum stock level, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum stock level (Min. Stock) is set higher than the maximum stock level (Max. Stock) in the product master data or in the planning parameters.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the product or resource, incorrect values may have been entered.
  Master Data Issues: The error may arise from incorrect or inconsistent master data settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the relevant planning view (e.g., Product Planning).
  Verify the values for the minimum and maximum stock levels.
  Ensure that the minimum stock level is less than or equal to the maximum stock level.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the minimum stock level is indeed greater than the maximum stock level, adjust the values accordingly.
  Set a new minimum stock level that is less than or equal to the maximum stock level.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check if there are any planning parameters or settings that might be affecting the stock levels.
  Ensure that all related settings are consistent and logical.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to access product master data or /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning book settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidelines on setting up product master data and planning parameters.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the values, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that the minimum stock level is always less than or equal to the maximum stock level, you can avoid this error and ensure smooth planning processes in SAP APO.