How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM825 - Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 skipped because of negative quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 825

• Message text: Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 skipped because of negative quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM825 - Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 skipped because of negative quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM825 indicates that a specific order item in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module has been skipped due to a negative quantity. This typically occurs during the planning process when the system encounters a situation where the quantity for a scheduled line is less than zero, which is not permissible in the context of order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Demand or Supply: The most common cause is that the demand or supply for the item has been incorrectly calculated or entered, leading to a negative quantity.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with the master data, such as incorrect settings in the material master, can lead to negative quantities.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the planning book can also result in negative quantities.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect forecast data or order data, can lead to negative quantities being calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected item to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly populated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Demand and Supply: Analyze the demand and supply data for the item to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the negative quantity. This includes checking sales orders, forecasts, and stock levels.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If the planning parameters are incorrect, adjust them to ensure that they align with the business requirements and do not lead to negative quantities.
  Correct Data Entries: If there are incorrect entries in the system (e.g., negative sales orders), correct them to ensure that all quantities are valid.
  Run Planning Again: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the planning process to see if the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines related to the error message and its resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking the planning results) to analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.