How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT061 - Product &2: Transportation lot size is 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Product &2: Transportation lot size is 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT061 - Product &2: Transportation lot size is 0 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT061 Product &2: Transportation lot size is 0 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform a planning operation (like transportation planning) for a product that has a transportation lot size set to zero. This can lead to issues in planning and execution, as a lot size of zero means that there is no minimum quantity defined for transportation, which is not practical.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The transportation lot size for the product in question has been set to zero in the master data or configuration settings.
  Master Data Error: The product master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to a transportation lot size of zero.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product may not have been set correctly, resulting in a zero lot size.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO and check the transportation lot size settings.
  Ensure that the transportation lot size is set to a positive value that makes sense for your business operations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transportation Lot Size:
  
  If the transportation lot size is indeed set to zero, update it to a suitable value. This can usually be done in the product master data under the relevant planning view.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters for the product in the APO system. Ensure that all relevant parameters are correctly configured to avoid any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting transportation lot sizes and related planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test planning run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master data) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) 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 on transportation lot sizes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data and planning parameters.
  
  By addressing the transportation lot size issue, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.