How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT234 - SNP stock transfer horizon of product &1 in location &2 is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 234

• Message text: SNP stock transfer horizon of product &1 in location &2 is negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT234 - SNP stock transfer horizon of product &1 in location &2 is negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT234 indicates that there is a negative stock transfer horizon for a specific product in a given location. This typically occurs in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Negative Stock Transfer Horizon: The stock transfer horizon is the period during which stock transfers can be planned. A negative value indicates that the system is trying to plan stock transfers for a time period that has already passed, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the stock transfer horizon in the SNP configuration may not be set correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The product or location master data may not be properly maintained, leading to incorrect planning parameters.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may have inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check and Adjust Stock Transfer Horizon:
  
  Navigate to the SNP configuration settings and check the stock transfer horizon for the product and location in question.
  Ensure that the stock transfer horizon is set to a positive value that allows for future planning.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the product and location. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check the product's planning parameters, including the safety stock levels and reorder points.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct planning version is being used. If necessary, switch to a different version that has the correct settings.
  Check if the planning version has been activated and is available for use.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Runs:
  
  After making adjustments, run the planning run again to see if the error persists. This can help in identifying if the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to SNP and stock transfer horizons for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (SNP Planning Book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (SNP Master Data) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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.