How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP336 - Delete safety stock requirement for &1 in &2 date &3 quantity &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Delete safety stock requirement for &1 in &2 date &3 quantity &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP336 - Delete safety stock requirement for &1 in &2 date &3 quantity &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP336 typically indicates an issue related to safety stock requirements in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP. This message is generated when there is an attempt to delete a safety stock requirement that is not valid or cannot be processed for some reason.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Safety Stock Requirement: The safety stock requirement you are trying to delete may not exist or may have already been processed.
  Date Issues: The date specified in the error message may be in the past or not aligned with the planning horizon.
  Quantity Issues: The quantity specified may be zero or negative, which is not valid for safety stock requirements.
  Locking Issues: There may be a lock on the safety stock requirement due to another process or transaction that is currently using it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the deletion of safety stock requirements under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify if the safety stock requirement actually exists for the specified date and quantity. You can do this by checking the relevant planning book or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RRP3 to view the requirements.
  Review Dates: Ensure that the date you are trying to delete the safety stock requirement for is valid and within the planning horizon.
  Validate Quantity: Make sure that the quantity you are trying to delete is greater than zero and is a valid number.
  Release Locks: If there are locks on the safety stock requirement, you may need to wait for the other process to complete or manually release the lock if necessary.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that there are no restrictions on deleting safety stock requirements.
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction or method to delete the safety stock requirement. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 (to display requirements) and /SAPAPO/RRP4 (to display planning results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization to understand how safety stock requirements are managed and the implications of deleting them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.