How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT194 - PPM/PDS &4: Lot size ignored

/SAPAPO/SNPOPT194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: PPM/PDS &4: Lot size ignored

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/SAPAPO/SNPOPT194 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT194 PPM/PDS &4: Lot size ignored typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the lot size settings in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. This message indicates that the lot size defined for a particular Product-Process Model (PPM) or Product Data Structure (PDS) is being ignored during the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Lot Size Settings: The lot size defined in the PPM or PDS may not be compatible with the planning parameters or the demand being processed. For example, if the lot size is set to a fixed quantity but the demand is not a multiple of that quantity, the system may ignore the lot size.
  
  
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy used for the product may not require the lot size to be considered. For instance, in certain strategies, the system may prioritize other factors over