How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER141 - Product &1: Costs for production exceed costs for not delivering

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Product &1: Costs for production exceed costs for not delivering

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER141 - Product &1: Costs for production exceed costs for not delivering ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER141 indicates that the costs associated with producing a product exceed the costs of not delivering it. This typically arises in the context of production planning and optimization within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Structure Issues: The cost of producing the product (including materials, labor, overhead, etc.) is higher than the cost of not fulfilling the order (e.g., lost sales, penalties).
  Production Constraints: There may be constraints in production capacity or resources that make it unfeasible to produce the item at a reasonable cost.
  Incorrect Master Data: The product master data, including cost estimates, may be incorrectly maintained, leading to inaccurate cost calculations.
  Demand and Supply Mismatch: The demand for the product may not justify the production costs, especially if there are alternative products or substitutes available.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the system (like lot