How To Fix /SAPAPO/EOGL137 - Max.prod.length must be greater than the total of fixed scrap quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EOGL -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Max.prod.length must be greater than the total of fixed scrap quantities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL137 - Max.prod.length must be greater than the total of fixed scrap quantities ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL137 indicates that the maximum production length specified for a production process is less than or equal to the total of fixed scrap quantities. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The maximum production length defined in the production process or recipe is not sufficient to accommodate the total fixed scrap quantities.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The fixed scrap quantities may have been entered incorrectly or are set too high relative to the maximum production length.
  Production Process Design: The design of the production process may not account for the necessary scrap, leading to this error when trying to plan production.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Maximum Production Length:
  
  Check the maximum production length defined in the production process or recipe. Ensure that it is greater than the total of the fixed scrap quantities.
  If necessary, increase the maximum production length to accommodate the scrap.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fixed Scrap Quantities:
  
  Review the fixed scrap quantities defined for the production process. If they are set too high, consider adjusting them to more realistic values based on actual production data.
  
  
  
  Validate Production Process:
  
  Ensure that the production process is designed correctly, taking into account all necessary parameters, including scrap rates and production efficiency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for setting up production processes and scrap handling to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the production planning scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for production planning) or /SAPAPO/CT04 (for changing characteristics) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling scrap in production planning.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By addressing the configuration and data entry aspects, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your production planning activities in SAP APO.