How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT218 - Location &1, product &2: receipt upper or lower bound is redundant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Location &1, product &2: receipt upper or lower bound is redundant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT218 - Location &1, product &2: receipt upper or lower bound is redundant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT218 indicates that there is a redundancy in the receipt upper or lower bounds for a specific location and product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when the constraints set for the receipt quantities are conflicting or overlapping in a way that makes one of them unnecessary.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Constraints: The receipt upper or lower bounds may be set in such a way that they do not add any additional restrictions to the planning process. For example, if the upper bound is set to a value that is less than or equal to the lower bound, it creates a contradiction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product or location in the APO system may have been set incorrectly, leading to conflicting bounds.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Receipt Bounds: Check the receipt upper and lower bounds for the specified location and product. Ensure that they are logically consistent and that the upper bound is greater than the lower bound.
  Adjust Constraints: If you find that one of the bounds is indeed redundant, you can remove or adjust it to eliminate the redundancy.
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the product and location to ensure that all settings are correct and consistent.
  Re-run Planning: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking the configuration) to analyze and modify the settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to APO configuration and planning to understand how to set receipt bounds correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling receipt bounds in APO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP APO expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.