How To Fix /SAPAPO/EOGL151 - Max.production length (&) is less than fixed scrap each length (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EOGL -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Max.production length (&) is less than fixed scrap each length (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL151 - Max.production length (&) is less than fixed scrap each length (&) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EOGL151 indicates that there is an issue with the production length settings in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP. Specifically, the error states that the maximum production length defined is less than the fixed scrap length, which is not a valid configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The maximum production length set in the system is less than the fixed scrap length. This can happen if the values are incorrectly entered or if there is a misunderstanding of the production process.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of production resources or in the master data, the values for maximum production length and fixed scrap length may have been entered incorrectly.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in the production process or product specifications that have not been reflected in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the production resource or product in question. Ensure that the maximum production length is greater than the fixed scrap length.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in SAP APO and verify the values.
  
  
  Adjust Values: If the maximum production length is indeed less than the fixed scrap length, adjust the maximum production length to a value that is greater than the fixed scrap length.
  Master Data Review: Review the master data for the product or resource to ensure that all relevant parameters are set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If unsure about the correct values, consult the production process documentation or speak with a production planner to understand the requirements.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the production planning process works as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (Product View) 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 configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to production planning and APO configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the maximum production length is appropriately set, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/EOGL151.