How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT094 - The minimum quantity must not exceed the maximum quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 094

• Message text: The minimum quantity must not exceed the maximum quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT094 - The minimum quantity must not exceed the maximum quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT094 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the minimum and maximum quantity settings for a material in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the minimum quantity defined for a material exceeds the maximum quantity, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum quantity (e.g., safety stock, reorder point) has been set higher than the maximum quantity (e.g., maximum stock level).
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may have incorrect values for the minimum and maximum quantities.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the minimum and maximum quantity settings for the affected material. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., MRP view).
  
  
  
  Check Minimum and Maximum Quantities:
  
  Navigate to the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) view.
  Check the fields for minimum quantity (e.g., Minimum lot size) and maximum quantity (e.g., Maximum lot size).
  Ensure that the minimum quantity does not exceed the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the minimum quantity is greater than the maximum quantity, adjust the values accordingly. You can either lower the minimum quantity or increase the maximum quantity, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  Re-run Planning: After correcting the values, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  APO Configuration: Review the APO configuration settings related to planning parameters and lot sizing to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and planning parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MAT094 error and ensure that your material settings are consistent and valid for planning purposes.