How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT216 - Location &1, product &2: Costs for violating receipt bound are negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Location &1, product &2: Costs for violating receipt bound are negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT216 - Location &1, product &2: Costs for violating receipt bound are negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT216 indicates that there is an issue with the costs associated with violating receipt bounds for a specific location and product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system detects that the costs for violating the receipt bounds (such as minimum or maximum order quantities) are negative, which is not acceptable.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Costs: The primary cause of this error is that the cost associated with violating the receipt bounds is set to a negative value. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or data entry in the cost settings for the product or location.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product or location may not be set correctly, leading to unrealistic cost calculations.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product or location, such as incorrect cost settings or missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Settings: Review the cost settings for the product and location in the APO system. Ensure that the costs for violating receipt bounds are set to non-negative values.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system and verify the cost parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters for the product and location. Ensure that they are configured correctly and that there are no unrealistic constraints that could lead to negative costs.
  
  
  Update Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product and location is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring costs and receipt bounds in APO.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, run a test planning run to see if the error persists. Monitor the results to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for master data) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the negative costs and ensuring that all related configurations and master data are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT216.