How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER031 - Safety stock violation does not incur penalty costs

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Safety stock violation does not incur penalty costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER031 - Safety stock violation does not incur penalty costs ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER031 indicates that there is a safety stock violation in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically when using the PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling) optimizer. This message suggests that the safety stock levels defined in the system are not being met, but the system is not applying any penalty costs for this violation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Safety Stock Configuration: The safety stock levels may not be configured correctly in the master data (e.g., material master, planning book).
  Penalty Cost Settings: The penalty costs for safety stock violations may not be defined or activated in the optimizer settings.
  Demand and Supply Mismatch: There may be a significant mismatch between demand and supply, leading to safety stock violations.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the optimizer could lead to this issue.
  Optimizer Settings: The optimizer may be set up in a way that it does not consider