How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER156 - Product &2 at location &1: Unneccessary material destruction

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Product &2 at location &1: Unneccessary material destruction

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER156 - Product &2 at location &1: Unneccessary material destruction ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER156 indicates that there is unnecessary material destruction for a specific product at a given location. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and optimization within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the optimizer has identified a situation where materials are being destroyed unnecessarily during the planning process. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The settings for the planning run may not be configured correctly, leading to inefficient use of materials.
  Material Availability Issues: There may be a mismatch between the available stock and the requirements, causing the optimizer to suggest destruction of materials.
  Production Orders: There might be production orders that are not aligned with the actual demand, leading to excess inventory that is deemed unnecessary.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect BOMs (Bill of Materials) or routing, can lead to unnecessary