How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT457 - Planned scrap is greater than total qty; correct the scrap for order &1

/SAPAPO/FOT457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Planned scrap is greater than total qty; correct the scrap for order &1

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/SAPAPO/FOT457 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT457 Planned scrap is greater than total qty; correct the scrap for order &1 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the planned scrap percentage or quantity for a production order exceeds the total quantity of the order itself. This can happen during the planning phase when the system calculates the required quantities for production and the associated scrap.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scrap Percentage: The planned scrap percentage set for the production order is too high compared to the total quantity being produced.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error when inputting the planned scrap values.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for scrap in the material master or production version may not be aligned with the expected values.
  Order Quantity Changes: If the order quantity was changed after the scrap was defined, it may lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planned Scrap: Check the planned scrap