How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER120 - Transportable product &1: Discrete lot size not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Transportable product &1: Discrete lot size not considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER120 - Transportable product &1: Discrete lot size not considered ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER120 indicates that a transportable product has a discrete lot size that is not being considered in the optimization process. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when using the PP/DS (Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling) optimizer.
  Cause:
  
  Discrete Lot Size Configuration: The product in question is configured with a discrete lot size, which means that production can only occur in fixed quantities. If the optimizer is not set up to handle discrete lot sizes, it may ignore these products during the planning process.
  Planning Version Settings: The planning version may not be configured to consider discrete lot sizes, leading to the optimizer not recognizing the constraints associated with the product.
  Product Master Data: There may be issues with the product master data, such as missing or incorrect settings related to lot size or production parameters.
  Optimizer Settings: The optimizer settings may not be correctly configured to account for discrete lot sizes, leading to the exclusion of these products from the optimization run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify the product master data for the affected product. Ensure that the discrete lot size is correctly defined and that all relevant parameters are set up properly.
  Review Planning Version: Check the settings of the planning version being used. Ensure that it is configured to consider discrete lot sizes. You may need to adjust the settings to include these products in the optimization.
  Adjust Optimizer Settings: Review the settings of the PP/DS optimizer. Ensure that it is configured to handle discrete lot sizes. This may involve adjusting the optimization profile or other related settings.
  Run a Test Optimization: After making the necessary adjustments, run a test optimization to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional messages that may provide further insight.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring discrete lot sizes in the PP/DS optimizer.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling discrete lot sizes in APO.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to APO and PP/DS to better understand how to configure and optimize products with discrete lot sizes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that the optimizer considers the discrete lot size for the transportable product.