How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT163 - Product &1 at location &2: Dynamic safety stock > shelf life

/SAPAPO/SNPOPT163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: Dynamic safety stock > shelf life

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/SAPAPO/SNPOPT163 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT163 indicates that the dynamic safety stock for a product at a specific location exceeds the product's shelf life. This situation can arise in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with inventory management and supply chain planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dynamic Safety Stock Calculation: The dynamic safety stock is calculated based on demand variability and service level requirements. If the calculated safety stock exceeds the shelf life of the product, it triggers this error.
  Shelf Life Configuration: The shelf life of the product may not be set correctly in the system, or the product may have a very short shelf life compared to the demand forecast.
  Demand Forecasting Issues: If the demand forecast is overly optimistic or if there are unexpected spikes in demand, it can lead to a situation where the safety stock calculation results in a value that exceeds the shelf life.
  Planning Parameters: