How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT162 - Stockout costs for non-delivery cannot be adjusted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Stockout costs for non-delivery cannot be adjusted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT162 - Stockout costs for non-delivery cannot be adjusted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT162 indicates that there are stockout costs associated with non-delivery that cannot be adjusted. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with supply chain planning and inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Stockout Costs Configuration: The error may arise if the stockout costs for a material are not properly configured in the system. This can happen if the relevant settings in the material master or in the APO configuration are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how stockout costs are calculated or applied.
  
  
  Delivery Issues: If there are issues with delivery schedules or if the system is unable to fulfill demand due to stockouts, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from calculating stockout costs correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the stockout costs are defined correctly in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view, sales view).
  
  
  Review APO Settings: Check the APO settings related to stockout costs. This includes reviewing the planning book settings, key figures, and any relevant macros that may affect stockout cost calculations.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If necessary, adjust the planning parameters for the product in question. This may involve changing the safety stock levels, reorder points, or other relevant parameters.
  
  
  Analyze Demand and Supply: Investigate the demand and supply situation for the material. Ensure that there are no discrepancies in the demand forecast or supply availability that could lead to stockouts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 (to check planning books) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (to analyze supply and demand).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on APO configuration and stockout cost management to better understand the underlying processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.