How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND387 - More locations in OPTIN_LOC than specified in control parameters

/SAPAPO/ND387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: More locations in OPTIN_LOC than specified in control parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND387 - More locations in OPTIN_LOC than specified in control parameters ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND387 More locations in OPTIN_LOC than specified in control parameters typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the number of locations being processed and the control parameters set for the optimization run.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the number of locations specified in the optimization input (OPTIN_LOC) exceeds the maximum number of locations allowed as per the control parameters defined for the optimization run. This can happen due to:
  
  Control Parameter Settings: The control parameters for the optimization run may have been set to a lower limit than the actual number of locations being processed.
  Data Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the planning area or the way locations are defined in the system.
  Optimization Profile: The optimization profile may not be configured to handle the number of locations being input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can