How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER185 - Shelf life violation costs of product &1 at location &2 are decreasing

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Shelf life violation costs of product &1 at location &2 are decreasing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER185 - Shelf life violation costs of product &1 at location &2 are decreasing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER185 indicates that there is a shelf life violation cost associated with a product at a specific location, and that this cost is decreasing. This message typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with products that have a limited shelf life.
  
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Management: The product in question has a defined shelf life, and the system is tracking the costs associated with the potential loss of product due to expiration.
  Inventory Levels: The decrease in shelf life violation costs may be due to changes in inventory levels, such as a reduction in stock that is nearing its expiration date.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not be set correctly, leading to miscalculations in shelf life costs.
  Demand and Supply Changes: Changes in demand or supply can affect how quickly products are sold or consumed, impacting shelf life costs.
  
  
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