How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER137 - Product &1 at location &2: Inconsistent penalty for not delivering

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: Inconsistent penalty for not delivering

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER137 - Product &1 at location &2: Inconsistent penalty for not delivering ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER137 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the penalty for not delivering a product at a specific location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system encounters issues with the penalty settings for products that are not delivered as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Penalty Settings: The penalty for not delivering a product may not be defined consistently across different planning objects or may be missing entirely.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as product master data, location master data, or planning book settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the APO system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how penalties are applied.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may have different settings or data that do not align with the current planning scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Penalty Settings: Review the penalty settings for the product at the specified location. Ensure that the penalty for not delivering is defined correctly and consistently.
  
  Navigate to the product master data and check the relevant fields for penalty settings.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the product and location master data are complete and consistent. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  Validate Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to penalty calculations. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Use Consistent Planning Versions: Make sure that the planning version you are using is consistent with the data and settings you expect. If necessary, switch to a different planning version that has the correct settings.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  APO Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for information on penalty settings and how they are applied during the planning process.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.