How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD005 - Minimum quantity higher than maximum quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Minimum quantity higher than maximum quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD005 - Minimum quantity higher than maximum quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD005 Minimum quantity higher than maximum quantity typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a configuration issue with the product's planning parameters. This error indicates that the minimum quantity defined for a product is greater than the maximum quantity, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum and maximum quantities for a product are set incorrectly in the product master data or in the planning book.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the product, the values for minimum and maximum quantities may have been entered incorrectly.
  Master Data Issues: The error can also arise from inconsistencies in the master data related to the product, such as incorrect settings in the product's planning parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO.
  Verify the values for minimum and maximum quantities.
  Ensure that the minimum quantity is less than or equal to the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If the values are incorrect, adjust them accordingly. Set a realistic minimum quantity that is less than or equal to the maximum quantity.
  Save the changes and re-run the planning process.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Books:
  
  If you are using planning books, check the settings in the planning book to ensure that they align with the product master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product master data and planning parameters for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test run of the planning process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to access product master data or /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning book settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product master data and planning parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PROD005 error and ensure that your product planning parameters are correctly configured.