How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT136 - Location &1, product &2: Safety stock is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Location &1, product &2: Safety stock is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT136 - Location &1, product &2: Safety stock is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT136 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the safety stock settings for a specific location and product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the safety stock levels defined for a product at a specific location do not align with the expected configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Safety Stock Settings: The safety stock for the product at the specified location may not be defined correctly. This could be due to missing values, incorrect configurations, or discrepancies between the safety stock levels and the planning parameters.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product or location, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or location master data.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the correct safety stock settings or may not be activated properly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Safety Stock Settings: Review the safety stock settings for the product at the specified location. Ensure that the values are correctly defined and consistent with your business rules.
  
  Navigate to the product master data in APO and check the safety stock settings.
  Ensure that the safety stock is defined for the relevant planning version.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify the master data for both the product and location. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  Check the product master (/SAPAPO/MAT1) and location master (/SAPAPO/LOC1) for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version you are using is active and has the correct safety stock settings.
  
  You can check the planning version settings in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data or planning parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to safety stock and planning parameters for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data and /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues related to safety stock inconsistencies.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to safety stock and inventory management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT136.