How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR074 - Value of potential surplus qty > minimum value of surplus qty at loc. &1

/SAPAPO/SOR074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Value of potential 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/SOR074 - Value of potential surplus qty > minimum value of surplus qty at loc. &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR074 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 potential surplus quantity exceeds the minimum value of surplus quantity defined for that location.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The minimum surplus quantity may not be set correctly in the system, or it may not align with the actual surplus quantities being calculated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to incorrect surplus calculations.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the location may not be configured properly, leading to unexpected surplus quantities.
  Demand and Supply Mismatch: A significant mismatch between demand and supply can lead to surplus quantities that exceed the defined minimum.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the location in question. Ensure that the minimum surplus quantity is set appropriately based on your