How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP229 - Order for location product &1/&2 on &3 violates rounding value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Order for location product &1/&2 on &3 violates rounding value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP229 - Order for location product &1/&2 on &3 violates rounding value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP229 indicates that there is a rounding issue with the order for a location product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the quantity of an order does not comply with the defined rounding rules for that specific product or location.
  Cause:
  
  Rounding Rules: Each product/location combination can have specific rounding rules defined in the system. If the order quantity does not match these rounding rules, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: The rounding settings in the product master data or location master data may not be correctly configured.
  Order Quantity: The order quantity being processed may not be a multiple of the defined rounding value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rounding Settings:
  
  Go to the product master data and check the rounding settings for the specific product and location. Ensure that the rounding value is set correctly.
  You can find this in the product master under the "Basic Data" or "Planning" views, depending on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Quantity:
  
  Modify the order quantity to ensure it complies with the rounding rules. This may involve increasing or decreasing the order quantity to the nearest valid multiple of the rounding value.
  
  
  
  Review Location Product Settings:
  
  Check the location product settings in the APO system to ensure that the rounding values are correctly defined and that they match the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to rounding rules in APO to understand how they are applied and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the order processing again 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 Product) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the rounding rules are complex, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to customize the rounding logic as per your business needs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your order quantities comply with the defined rounding rules in SAP APO.