How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP228 - Order for location product &1/&2 on &3 violates maximum lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Order for location product &1/&2 on &3 violates maximum lot size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP228 - Order for location product &1/&2 on &3 violates maximum lot size ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP228 indicates that an order for a location product is violating the maximum lot size defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the quantity of an order exceeds the maximum lot size that has been configured for that specific product at the specified location.
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Lot Size Configuration: The maximum lot size for the product/location combination is set in the system, and the order quantity exceeds this limit.
  Order Quantity: The order quantity being generated or processed is larger than the allowed maximum lot size.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not be correctly set, leading to the generation of orders that exceed the defined limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maximum Lot Size Settings:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP APO or SCM.
  Check the maximum lot size settings for the specific product and location. This can usually be found in the product's planning view or in the master data settings.
  If necessary, adjust the maximum lot size to accommodate the order quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Quantity:
  
  If the maximum lot size is correct and should not be changed, consider adjusting the order quantity to comply with the maximum lot size.
  This may involve splitting the order into smaller quantities that are within the allowed limits.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters and settings for the product to ensure they are configured correctly.
  Check if there are any other constraints or settings that might be affecting the order generation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing lot sizes and order quantities.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the order processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect order processing and lot size checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that orders comply with the defined maximum lot size in your SAP system.