How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP149 - The total of the proportions for product '*' is less than 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: The total of the proportions for product '*' is less than 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP149 - The total of the proportions for product '*' is less than 1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP149 indicates that there is an issue with the proportions defined for a product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. Specifically, it means that the total of the proportions for the specified product is less than 1. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when defining product allocations, planning strategies, or during the configuration of product variants.
  Cause:
  
  Proportions Not Adding Up: The most common cause is that the sum of the proportions assigned to different components or variants of a product does not equal 1. For example, if you have three components with proportions of 0.3, 0.4, and 0.2, the total is 0.9, which is less than 1.
  Missing Proportions: If some components or variants are not assigned any proportion, it can lead to the total being less than 1.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration of the product master data or in the planning book settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Proportions: Review the proportions assigned to the product in question. Ensure that all components or variants have been assigned appropriate proportions that sum up to 1.
  Adjust Values: If the total is less than 1, adjust the values of the proportions accordingly. You may need to increase the proportions of existing components or add new components with appropriate proportions.
  Review Master Data: Check the product master data and ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out. This includes checking the configuration of product variants if applicable.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for setting up product proportions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for product master) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SDP149 and ensure that the proportions for the product are correctly configured.