How To Fix /SAPAPO/PR431 - Error total is too high

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PR -

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Error total is too high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PR431 - Error total is too high ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PR431 Error total is too high typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the total quantity of planned orders or stock levels exceeding the defined limits or constraints in the system. This can happen during planning runs, such as when generating planned orders or during the heuristic execution.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Capacity Limits: The total planned orders may exceed the available capacity of production resources or storage locations.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data, such as incorrect lot sizes, safety stock levels, or planning parameters, can lead to unrealistic planning results.
  Configuration Issues: Configuration settings in the APO system may not align with the business requirements, leading to excessive planned quantities.
  Demand Fluctuations: Sudden spikes in demand or incorrect demand forecasts can lead to an increase in planned orders beyond acceptable limits.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy used may not be suitable for the product or scenario, leading to over-planning.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Capacity Constraints: Check the capacity of production resources and storage locations to ensure they can handle the planned quantities. Adjust capacity settings if necessary.
  Adjust Master Data: Review and correct any inaccuracies in the master data, including material master records, lot sizes, and safety stock levels.
  Modify Planning Parameters: Adjust planning parameters in the APO system to better align with actual business needs and constraints.
  Analyze Demand: Review demand forecasts and historical data to ensure they are realistic. Adjust forecasts if necessary to prevent over-planning.
  Change Planning Strategy: If the current planning strategy is not suitable, consider changing it to one that better fits the product and market conditions.
  Run Heuristics with Constraints: When running heuristics, ensure that constraints are properly set up to prevent over-planning.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book maintenance or /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning to analyze and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on planning strategies, capacity planning, and master data management in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PR431 Error total is too high error effectively.