How To Fix /SAPAPO/ORDER_SPLIT051 - Split quantity is less than minimum lot size of &1 &2 for product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ORDER_SPLIT -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Split quantity is less than minimum lot size of &1 &2 for product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ORDER_SPLIT051 - Split quantity is less than minimum lot size of &1 &2 for product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ORDER_SPLIT051 indicates that there is an issue with the split quantity of an order in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that the split quantity is less than the minimum lot size defined for the product. This can occur during order processing, such as when trying to split a production order or a planned order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Lot Size Configuration: The product has a defined minimum lot size in its material master data or in the APO settings. This means that any order or split must meet or exceed this minimum quantity.
  Order Split Attempt: When attempting to split an order, the quantity being split is less than the minimum lot size, which violates the configuration.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not be set correctly, leading to attempts to create orders that do not meet the minimum lot size requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Minimum