How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND117 - Error when calculating critical quantity for material &1 location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error when calculating critical quantity for material &1 location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND117 - Error when calculating critical quantity for material &1 location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND117 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system encounters an issue while calculating the critical quantity for a specific material at a given location. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The error may occur if there is missing or incomplete master data for the material or location. This includes data in the material master, location master, or other related master data objects.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: If the planning parameters (like safety stock, reorder point, etc.) are not set correctly, it can lead to issues in calculating the critical quantity.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect stock levels, planned orders, or purchase orders, can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that affect how critical quantities are calculated.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: If the time period for which the calculation is being performed is not valid or if there are no relevant data entries for that period, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data for the material and location is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters are set correctly. This includes safety stock levels, reorder points, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the material and location. Look for discrepancies in stock levels, planned orders, and purchase orders.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the critical quantity calculation.
  
  
  Check Time Period: Ensure that the time period for which the calculation is being performed is valid and that there are relevant data entries for that period.
  
  
  Run Planning Runs: If necessary, run the planning runs again to refresh the data and calculations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide guidance on error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for checking the planning book or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for viewing the supply and demand situation.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.