How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER163 - Product &1 at location &2: Dynamic safety stock > shelf life

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: Dynamic safety stock > shelf life

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER163 - Product &1 at location &2: Dynamic safety stock > shelf life ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER163 indicates that there is an issue with the dynamic safety stock for a product at a specific location exceeding its shelf life. This situation typically arises in the context of supply chain planning and inventory management within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Dynamic Safety Stock Calculation: The dynamic safety stock is calculated based on demand variability and lead times. If the calculated safety stock exceeds the shelf life of the product, it indicates that the inventory may not be sellable before it expires.
  Shelf Life Configuration: The shelf life of the product may not be set correctly in the material master data, or the product may have a very short shelf life compared to the safety stock requirements.
  Demand Forecasting Issues: If the demand forecast is overly optimistic or if there are significant fluctuations in demand, it can lead to a situation where the safety stock is