How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR034 - Total gross surplus quantity of product &1 is &3

/SAPAPO/SOR034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Total gross surplus quantity of product &1 is &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR034 - Total gross surplus quantity of product &1 is &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR034 indicates that there is a total gross surplus quantity of a product that exceeds the allowed limits in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with supply chain planning, particularly in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/SOR034 is triggered when the total gross surplus quantity of a product (identified by &1) is greater than the maximum allowed surplus quantity (indicated by &3). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Excess Inventory: There may be an overproduction or overstock situation where the inventory levels exceed the planned or acceptable limits.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings for the product may not be configured correctly, leading to unrealistic surplus quantities.
  Demand Fluctuations: Sudden changes in demand forecasts can lead to discrepancies between supply and demand, resulting in surplus.
  Data Entry Errors: