How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_SB015 - Negative safety stock will be set to zero

/SAPAPO/SDP_SB015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_SB -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Negative safety stock will be set to zero

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/SAPAPO/SDP_SB015 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_SB015 indicates that a negative safety stock value has been detected in the system, which is not permissible. Safety stock is a buffer inventory that helps to prevent stockouts due to variability in demand or supply. When the system encounters a negative safety stock, it automatically sets it to zero to avoid issues in planning and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Safety Stock Configuration: The safety stock levels may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to negative values.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the safety stock settings or related master data can result in negative values.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or algorithms used in the system may not be set up correctly, causing the calculation of safety stock to yield negative results.
  Demand and Supply Fluctuations: Extreme fluctuations in demand or supply can lead to situations where the calculated safety stock becomes negative.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Safety Stock Settings: