How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT161 - Stockout costs not adjusted

/SAPAPO/MAT161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Stockout costs not adjusted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT161 - Stockout costs not adjusted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT161 Stockout costs not adjusted typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected a situation where stockout costs have not been properly adjusted for a particular material or product in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Stockout Cost Configuration: The stockout costs may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the relevant settings in the material master or in the APO configuration are missing or incorrect.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings to calculate stockout costs.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as incorrect lead times, safety stock levels, or demand forecasts.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data might be incomplete or not properly maintained, leading to issues in cost calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for