How To Fix WRF_APC286 - Planned quantities fall below target quantities for assortment &2, &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Planned quantities fall below target quantities for assortment &2, &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC286 - Planned quantities fall below target quantities for assortment &2, &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC286: Planned quantities fall below target quantities for assortment &2, &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules when working with assortment planning or product allocation.
  
  The message indicates that the planned quantities (e.g., forecasted or planned production/purchase quantities) for a particular assortment (product group or category) are less than the target quantities defined for that assortment.
  The placeholders &2 and &1 represent the assortment ID and possibly the location or planning version, respectively.
  This situation typically arises during the planning run or heuristic execution when the system tries to allocate or plan quantities but cannot meet the predefined target quantities for the assortment.
  Causes can include:
  
  Insufficient supply or capacity to meet the target quantities.
  Incorrect or too low planned quantities entered or generated.
  Constraints or restrictions in the planning model (e.g., limited resources, quotas).
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data for the assortment or location.
  Target quantities set too high or unrealistic compared to historical data or supply capabilities.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Target Quantities:
  
  Review the target quantities defined for the assortment in the planning version.
  Ensure that the targets are realistic and achievable given the supply and demand situation.
  
  
  
  Review Planned Quantities:
  
  Analyze the planned quantities generated by the planning run.
  Check if the planned quantities are too low due to constraints or missing supply.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the assortment master data, product-location assignments, and planning versions.
  Ensure that all relevant products are correctly assigned to the assortment.
  
  
  
  Analyze Constraints:
  
  Look for capacity constraints, quotas, or other restrictions that might limit planning quantities.
  Adjust or relax constraints if possible.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Heuristics / SNP Planning:
  
  Re-run the planning heuristics or SNP planning with adjusted parameters.
  Use detailed planning logs to identify bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Modify parameters such as safety stock, minimum order quantities, or lot sizes that might restrict planned quantities.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on planning data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC286 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes / Tools:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - SNP Heuristic
  /SAPAPO/SDP91 - SNP Planning
  /SAPAPO/SDP6 - SNP Planning Book
  /SAPAPO/MC90 - Interactive Planning
  /SAPAPO/ASSORT - Assortment Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  APO Demand Planning (DP)
  APO Supply Network Planning (SNP)
  Product Allocation and Assortment Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WRF_APC286 or related planning errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP APO Planning Guide
  SAP Help Portal for APO SNP and DP
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Planned quantities fall below target quantities for a given assortment and planning version.
  
  
  Cause
  Planned quantities insufficient due to constraints, data issues, or unrealistic targets.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and adjust target quantities, planned quantities, constraints, and master data.
  
  
  Tools
  APO SNP heuristics, planning books, assortment maintenance transactions.
  
  
  Further Help
  SAP Notes, SAP APO documentation, and consulting SAP support if needed.
  
  
  
  
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