How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP141 - Resource consumption for product &1 from loc. &2 to loc. &3 too high

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Resource consumption for product &1 from loc. &2 to loc. &3 too high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP141 - Resource consumption for product &1 from loc. &2 to loc. &3 too high ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP141 indicates that the resource consumption for a specific product from one location to another exceeds the defined limits in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This typically occurs during the planning process in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module when the system detects that the planned consumption of a resource (like production capacity, transportation capacity, etc.) is too high for the given product and locations.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Constraints: The planned consumption of resources (e.g., production capacity, transportation capacity) for the product exceeds the available capacity defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete master data for the product, location, or resource, leading to unrealistic planning scenarios.
  High Demand: A sudden spike in demand for the product can lead to resource consumption exceeding available limits.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set for the product or resource may not align with the actual operational capabilities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Resource Capacity: Check the capacity settings for the resources involved. Ensure that the available capacity is sufficient to meet the planned consumption.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Modify the planning parameters for the product or resource to better reflect the operational capabilities and constraints.
  Optimize Demand Planning: If the demand is unexpectedly high, consider adjusting the demand planning process to better align with realistic expectations.
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the product, locations, and resources is accurate and complete. This includes checking the resource allocation, production rates, and transportation capacities.
  Use Heuristics or Optimization: If applicable, run heuristics or optimization algorithms to find a feasible plan that respects the resource constraints.
  Consult with Stakeholders: Engage with production, logistics, and sales teams to understand the demand and capacity situation better and to make informed decisions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SNP1 to analyze the SNP planning results and identify where the issues are occurring.
  APO Master Data: Ensure that the master data for products, resources, and locations is maintained correctly in the APO system.
  Capacity Planning: Familiarize yourself with capacity planning concepts in SAP APO to better understand how resource consumption is calculated and managed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and notes related to SNP and resource planning for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning process runs smoothly.