How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ891 - Quantity and position restrictions are not taken into account

/SAPAPO/SEQ891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Quantity and position restrictions are not taken into account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ891 - Quantity and position restrictions are not taken into account ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ891 indicates that there are issues related to quantity and position restrictions in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to apply the defined restrictions for a specific sequence or production order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The sequence or production order may not be properly configured to respect the defined quantity and position restrictions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect settings in the product master or the production version.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters may not be set correctly, leading to the system ignoring the restrictions.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints that conflict with the defined restrictions, the system may not be able to apply them.
  Order Overlap: If there are overlapping orders that do not respect the defined restrictions, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the sequence and ensure that