How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT155 - Product &2 in location &1: Safety stock contradicts maximum stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Product &2 in location &1: Safety stock contradicts maximum stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT155 - Product &2 in location &1: Safety stock contradicts maximum stock ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT155 indicates a conflict between the safety stock and the maximum stock levels for a product at a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the safety stock level set for a product exceeds the maximum stock level defined for that product at the specified location.
  Cause:
  
  Safety Stock Exceeds Maximum Stock: The primary cause of this error is that the safety stock value is greater than the maximum stock level. This situation is not permissible because it would imply that the safety stock cannot be maintained without exceeding the maximum stock limit.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of stock levels in the master data for the product or location can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors while setting safety stock or maximum stock levels can also cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Stock Levels:
  
  Go to the product master data for the specific product and location.
  Check the values for safety stock and maximum stock.
  
  
  
  Adjust Safety Stock or Maximum Stock:
  
  If the safety stock is indeed higher than the maximum stock, you will need to either:
  
  Decrease the safety stock to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum stock.
  Increase the maximum stock level to accommodate the safety stock.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for safety stock and maximum stock are appropriate for your business needs.
  Review any relevant planning parameters that might affect these values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that could lead to this error. This includes checking for any recent changes made to stock levels.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to access and modify the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidelines on managing safety stock and maximum stock levels.
  Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP APO expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your stock levels are configured correctly.