How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR061 - Value of remaining surplus qty > minimum value of surplus qty at loc. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Value of remaining surplus qty > minimum value of surplus qty at loc. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR061 - Value of remaining surplus qty > minimum value of surplus qty at loc. &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR061 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the surplus quantity for a location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the value of the remaining surplus quantity exceeds the minimum value of surplus quantity defined for that location.
  Cause:
  
  Surplus Quantity Configuration: The minimum surplus quantity for the location is set too low compared to the actual surplus quantity available.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings for the location may not be aligned with the actual inventory levels or business requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the master data or planning data that lead to this inconsistency.
  Supply Chain Changes: Changes in demand or supply that have not been reflected in the planning parameters can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Minimum Surplus Quantity: Check the configuration for the minimum surplus quantity for the location in question. Adjust it if necessary to align with the actual surplus quantity.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system and modify the minimum surplus quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters for the location are correctly set. This may involve reviewing the planning strategy, safety stock levels, and other related settings.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the master data and planning data for the location to ensure there are no discrepancies or errors. Correct any inaccuracies found.
  
  
  Re-run Planning: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists. This may involve running the heuristic or optimizer again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for master data) to review and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning process runs smoothly.