How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES141 - The minimum quantity must not be bigger than the maximum quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: The minimum quantity must not be bigger than the maximum quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES141 - The minimum quantity must not be bigger than the maximum quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES141 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the system related to the minimum and maximum quantity settings for a particular product or planning object in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the defined minimum quantity is greater than the maximum quantity, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The minimum quantity and maximum quantity settings for a product or planning object have been incorrectly defined in the system.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the product or planning object, the user may have inadvertently entered the minimum quantity as a value greater than the maximum quantity.
  Master Data Issues: The error may arise from incorrect master data settings in the product master or other related configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system (transaction code C223 for product master).
  Verify the minimum and maximum quantity settings for the relevant product.
  Ensure that the minimum quantity is less than or equal to the maximum quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If you find that the minimum quantity is indeed greater than the maximum quantity, adjust the values accordingly.
  Save the changes and re-run the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a specific planning object, check the settings for that object in the relevant configuration area.
  Ensure that all related settings are consistent and logical.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values for minimum and maximum quantities, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Product Master) and C201 (Product Planning) for managing product settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to product master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the minimum and maximum quantity settings are correctly configured in your SAP APO system.