How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR031 - Total gross surplus quantity of product &1 is &2

/SAPAPO/SOR031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Total gross surplus quantity of product &1 is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR031 - Total gross surplus quantity of product &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR031 indicates that there is a total gross surplus quantity of a product that exceeds the expected or allowable limits. This message is typically encountered in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with supply chain planning, particularly in the context of supply network planning (SNP) or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/SOR031 is triggered when the total gross surplus quantity of a product (denoted as &1) is greater than the specified threshold (denoted as &2). This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Excess Inventory: There may be an overproduction or excess inventory of the product in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be configured correctly, leading to unrealistic surplus quantities.
  Demand Fluctuations: Changes in demand forecasts that were not accounted for can lead to surplus quantities.
  Supply Chain Disruptions: Issues in the supply chain, such as delays or cancellations,