How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER200 - Product &1 at location &2: no costs for violation of maximum stock level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: no costs for violation of maximum stock level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER200 - Product &1 at location &2: no costs for violation of maximum stock level ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER200 indicates that there is an issue related to the maximum stock level for a product at a specific location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message specifically states that there are no costs associated with the violation of the maximum stock level for the specified product and location.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Cost Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have any cost data defined for the product at the specified location. This can happen if the product is newly created or if the cost data has not been maintained properly.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the optimizer from calculating costs correctly.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not be set up correctly, leading to the optimizer not being able to determine the costs associated with exceeding the maximum stock level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Cost Data: Ensure that the cost data for the product at the specified location is maintained in the system. This can typically be done in the material master or through the relevant cost planning transactions.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for cost calculation. This may involve checking the settings in the APO system for the optimizer and ensuring that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters for the product to ensure that they are correctly defined. This includes reviewing the maximum stock level settings and ensuring that they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  Run the Optimizer Again: After making the necessary adjustments, run the optimizer again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific nuances related to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZER to access the optimizer settings or /SAPAPO/MAT1 to maintain material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.