How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT401 - Product &1 in location &2: Non-delivery penalty costs too low

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Product &1 in location &2: Non-delivery penalty costs too low

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT401 - Product &1 in location &2: Non-delivery penalty costs too low ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT401 indicates that there is an issue with the non-delivery penalty costs for a specific product in a specific location. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Delivery Penalty Costs Too Low: The error suggests that the non-delivery penalty costs defined for the product in the specified location are set too low. This can lead to unrealistic planning scenarios where the system does not consider the penalties appropriately when generating supply plans.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the product or location may not be set correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product or location, such as missing or incorrect entries for non-delivery penalties.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Non-Delivery Penalty Costs:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP APO and check the non-delivery penalty costs for the product in the specified location.
  Ensure that the costs are set to a realistic value that reflects the actual penalties incurred for non-delivery.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If the non-delivery penalty costs are indeed too low, consider increasing them to a more appropriate level.
  This can be done in the product master data under the relevant planning view.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SNP area to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling non-delivery penalties.
  Make sure that the relevant planning strategies and settings are aligned with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., product, location, and planning book) is correctly maintained and up to date.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing non-delivery penalties in SNP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring non-delivery penalties.
  Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the non-delivery penalty costs and ensuring that all related data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT401.