How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER150 - Resource &1: Are costs for capacity increase ok?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Resource &1: Are costs for capacity increase ok?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER150 - Resource &1: Are costs for capacity increase ok? ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER150 typically occurs 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 error message indicates that there is a question regarding the costs associated with increasing the capacity of a resource.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the optimizer encounters a situation where it needs to evaluate whether the costs associated with increasing the capacity of a resource are acceptable. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Capacity Constraints: The optimizer is trying to allocate production orders to resources that are currently at or near their capacity limits.
  Cost Settings: The cost settings for increasing capacity may not be properly defined or may be set to values that the optimizer cannot process.
  Resource Configuration: The resource in question may not be configured correctly in terms of its capacity, costs, or availability.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the optimizer may not be set correctly, leading to confusion about how to handle capacity increases.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data and verify that the capacity and cost settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the resource is set up to allow for capacity increases and that the associated costs are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Settings:
  
  Check the cost settings for the resource in the relevant configuration settings. Make sure that the costs for increasing capacity are defined and reasonable.
  If necessary, adjust the cost settings to reflect realistic values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters in the optimizer profile. Ensure that the settings related to capacity increase costs are correctly configured.
  You may need to adjust the optimizer profile to allow for more flexibility in handling capacity increases.
  
  
  
  Run the Optimizer with Different Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, try running the optimizer with different settings or profiles to see if the error can be bypassed.
  You can also test with a smaller planning horizon or fewer resources to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER150 message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZER to access the optimizer settings or /SAPAPO/RESOURC to check resource configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.