How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP160 - Product &1/location &2: Maximum number of orders per period reached (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Product &1/location &2: Maximum number of orders per period reached (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP160 - Product &1/location &2: Maximum number of orders per period reached (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP160 indicates that the maximum number of orders per period has been reached for a specific product and location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically occurs during the planning process when the system attempts to create or schedule more orders than the defined limit for a given time period.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The maximum number of orders per period is defined in the configuration settings of the APO system. If the planning run tries to create more orders than this limit, the error will be triggered.
  High Demand: A sudden spike in demand or an increase in planned orders can lead to exceeding the configured limits.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set for the product/location may not be aligned with the actual demand or supply chain requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Limit: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the APO system and increase the maximum number of orders allowed per period for the affected product and location. This can typically be done in the SNP (Supply Network Planning) settings.
  Transaction code: /SAPAPO/MC90 can be used to access the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Demand and Supply:
  
  Analyze the demand and supply situation to understand why the limit is being reached. If there is a consistent pattern of exceeding the limit, it may be necessary to adjust the planning parameters or the production capacity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Review and adjust the planning parameters for the product/location to better align with the actual demand. This may include changing the lot size, safety stock levels, or other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If applicable, consider breaking down the planning run into smaller batches to avoid hitting the limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on adjusting the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for configuration and /SAPAPO/SNP1 for planning runs.
  Monitoring Tools: Use monitoring tools within SAP APO to track order creation and identify patterns that lead to exceeding limits.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If necessary, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to customize the behavior of the planning process.
  
  By addressing the configuration settings and understanding the demand patterns, you can resolve the error and optimize the planning process in SAP APO.