How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT172 - Production process model/PDS &1 at loc. &2: Larger no. lots costs less

/SAPAPO/SNPOPT172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Production process model/PDS &1 at loc. &2: Larger no. lots costs less

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT172 - Production process model/PDS &1 at loc. &2: Larger no. lots costs less ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT172 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with production process models (PDS) in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected a situation where the cost of producing a larger number of lots is less than the cost of producing a smaller number of lots. This can happen due to various reasons related to the configuration of the production process, cost settings, or the way the production process is modeled.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Cost Configuration: The cost structure for the production process may be set up in such a way that economies of scale are not properly reflected. For example, fixed costs may be too high for smaller lot sizes, making larger lot sizes more cost-effective.
  
  
  Production Process Model (PDS) Settings: The settings in the PDS may not align with the expected cost behavior. This could include incorrect lot size settings, cost parameters,