How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR194 - Safety days' supply greater than shelf life of product &1, location &2

/SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Safety days' supply greater than shelf life of product &1, location &2

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/SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR194 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR194 indicates that the safety days' supply for a product exceeds its shelf life at a specific location. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when planning for inventory levels and safety stock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Safety Stock Calculation: The safety stock or safety days' supply is calculated based on demand variability and lead times. If the calculated safety stock exceeds the shelf life of the product, this error will occur.
  Shelf Life Configuration: The shelf life of the product may not be configured correctly in the system, or the product may have a very short shelf life compared to the safety stock requirements.
  Demand Forecasting: Overly optimistic demand forecasts can lead to a situation where the safety stock is calculated to be higher than the shelf life.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the APO system can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Shelf Life