How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01194 - Value for lower limit exceeds value for upper limit

/SAPAPO/MC01194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Value for lower limit exceeds value for upper limit

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/SAPAPO/MC01194 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01194 indicates that there is an issue with the values set for a certain parameter in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the lower limit value exceeds the upper limit value for a certain configuration or setting.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios such as:
  
  Planning Parameters: When defining planning parameters for a product, the lower limit (e.g., minimum stock level, minimum order quantity) is set higher than the upper limit (e.g., maximum stock level, maximum order quantity).
  Master Data Configuration: In the master data settings for products, the constraints for planning (like safety stock levels, reorder points, etc.) are incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the configuration of planning parameters or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area or product master data in the APO system.
  Review the settings for lower and