How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT244 - Product &1, location &2: Maximum stock level below safety stock level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Product &1, location &2: Maximum stock level below safety stock level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT244 - Product &1, location &2: Maximum stock level below safety stock level ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT244 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the stock levels for a specific product at a specific location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the maximum stock level is set below the safety stock level, which is not a valid configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The maximum stock level for the product at the specified location is set lower than the safety stock level. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or changes in planning parameters.
  Planning Parameters: The safety stock level is intended to ensure that there is enough inventory to meet unexpected demand, while the maximum stock level is meant to cap the inventory to avoid overstocking. If the maximum is lower than the safety stock, it creates a logical inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Stock Levels:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO and check the stock levels for the product at the specified location.
  Compare the maximum stock level and the safety stock level.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maximum Stock Level:
  
  If the maximum stock level is indeed lower than the safety stock level, increase the maximum stock level to be at least equal to or greater than the safety stock level.
  This can be done in the product master data under the relevant planning view.
  
  
  
  Check Safety Stock Calculation:
  
  Ensure that the safety stock calculation is appropriate for the product and location. If necessary, adjust the safety stock level based on demand variability and lead times.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to ensure that the changes take effect and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) to view and edit the product master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidelines on managing stock levels and safety stock in APO.
  Consult with a Planner: If you are unsure about the appropriate levels for safety stock and maximum stock, consult with a supply chain planner or inventory manager who understands the specific requirements for the product and location.
  
  By addressing the configuration issue and ensuring that the maximum stock level is set appropriately, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.