How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR050 - Surplus quantity of product &1 at location &2 is &3

/SAPAPO/SOR050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Surplus quantity of product &1 at location &2 is &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR050 - Surplus quantity of product &1 at location &2 is &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR050 indicates that there is a surplus quantity of a product at a specific location. This message is typically encountered in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly in Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS).
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/SOR050 is triggered when the system detects that the quantity of a specific product at a given location exceeds the expected or planned quantity. This surplus can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Overproduction: More units of a product were produced than planned.
  Incorrect Forecasting: Demand forecasts may have been overly optimistic, leading to excess inventory.
  Supply Chain Disruptions: Unexpected delays or changes in the supply chain can lead to surplus stock.
  Inefficient Inventory Management: Poor inventory management practices can result in excess stock.
  Changes in Demand: A sudden drop in demand for a product can lead to surplus inventory.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the surplus quantity issue