How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN183 - The minimum lot size is greater than the maximum lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: The minimum lot size is greater than the maximum lot size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN183 - The minimum lot size is greater than the maximum lot size ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN183 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the lot size settings in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it means that the minimum lot size defined for a product is greater than the maximum lot size, which is logically inconsistent and cannot be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum lot size is set to a value that is higher than the maximum lot size in the material master or in the planning book settings.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the product or during the planning process, incorrect values may have been entered for the lot sizes.
  Master Data Issues: The issue may arise from incorrect or inconsistent master data settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lot Size Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected product (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the "MRP" (Material Requirements Planning) view and check the values for the minimum lot size and maximum lot size.
  Ensure that the minimum lot size is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Sizes:
  
  If the minimum lot size is indeed greater than the maximum lot size, adjust the values accordingly. Set the minimum lot size to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum lot size.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  If you are using a planning book, check the settings in the planning book configuration to ensure that the lot sizes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review other related master data settings, such as the production version, to ensure consistency across all relevant data.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to execute the planning run or transaction that previously generated the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  /SAPAPO/PPM (PP/DS Planning Board)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring lot sizes and understanding the implications of lot size settings in production planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the lot size settings are correctly configured for your products in SAP APO.