How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT400 - Penalty costs for non-delivery too low

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Penalty costs for non-delivery too low

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT400 - Penalty costs for non-delivery too low ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT400 indicates that the penalty costs for non-delivery in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module are set too low. This error typically arises during the optimization process when the system evaluates the costs associated with not fulfilling demand.
  Cause:
  
  Low Penalty Costs: The penalty costs for non-delivery are defined in the SNP configuration and are set lower than what is required for the optimization process to consider them significant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning book or in the settings related to the penalty costs.
  Demand and Supply Mismatch: If the demand is significantly higher than the supply and the penalty costs are low, the optimizer may not be able to find a feasible solution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Penalty Costs:
  
  Navigate to the SNP configuration settings.
  Increase the penalty costs for non-delivery to a more appropriate level that reflects the actual costs incurred for not meeting demand.
  This can typically be done in the SNP master data or in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters and ensure that they are set correctly.
  Ensure that the settings for the planning book and the key figures are aligned with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Run Optimization Again:
  
  After adjusting the penalty costs, rerun the optimization process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring penalty costs and understanding their impact on the optimization process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the new settings yield the desired results without causing other issues in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring penalty costs.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SNP configuration and optimization to better understand how penalty costs affect planning.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  
  By addressing the penalty cost settings and ensuring they are aligned with your business needs, you should be able to resolve the error and improve the optimization results in your SAP SNP environment.