How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT805 - Negative stockout costs for product & ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Negative stockout costs for product & ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT805 - Negative stockout costs for product & ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT805 indicates that there are negative stockout costs for a product, which are being ignored in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This message typically arises in the context of supply chain planning, particularly when dealing with product availability and cost calculations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Stockout Costs: The error suggests that the stockout costs for a product have been defined as negative. Stockout costs are typically used to represent the cost incurred when a product is out of stock. A negative value does not make logical sense in this context, as it implies that there is a financial gain when a product is out of stock, which is not a realistic scenario.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: This can occur due to incorrect configuration in the product master data or in the planning settings. It may also arise from incorrect data entry or data migration issues.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may have been incorrectly set up, leading to negative values being assigned to stockout costs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: Review the product master data in SAP APO. Ensure that the stockout costs are set to a positive value. You can do this by navigating to the product master and checking the relevant fields.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters and settings related to stockout costs. Ensure that they are configured correctly and that no negative values are being assigned.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used in the planning process. If the data has been migrated from another system, ensure that the migration process did not introduce any errors.
  
  
  Adjust Cost Settings: If necessary, adjust the cost settings in the system to ensure that stockout costs are appropriately defined. This may involve consulting with a functional consultant or a business analyst who understands the cost structure of your products.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the planning process functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP APO, particularly those related to product costing and availability checks.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the negative stockout costs, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your planning processes in SAP APO function correctly.