How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT214 - Location &1, prod. &2: rcpt lower bound is greater than rcpt upper bound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Location &1, prod. &2: rcpt lower bound is greater than rcpt upper bound

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT214 - Location &1, prod. &2: rcpt lower bound is greater than rcpt upper bound ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT214 indicates that there is an issue with the receipt (rcpt) bounds for a specific location and product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the lower bound for the receipt is greater than the upper bound, which is logically inconsistent and prevents the planning process from proceeding.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The receipt upper and lower bounds may have been incorrectly configured in the planning book or in the product master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect values being set for the receipt bounds.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the location and product may not be set correctly, leading to conflicting bounds.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product or location that affect the receipt bounds.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Receipt Bounds:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system and check the receipt upper and lower bounds for the specific product and location.
  Ensure that the lower bound is less than or equal to the upper bound.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters for the product and location in the APO system.
  Make necessary adjustments to ensure that the bounds are logically consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to the planning book and the product.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined and do not lead to conflicting bounds.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the planning process again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT214.