How To Fix WRF_APC588 - Target value must be greater than &1, to cover the locked components

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Target value must be greater than &1, to cover the locked components

What causes this issue?

The values of the locked components are greater than your total input
(target).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Increase the total input (target) or unlock the components.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC588 - Target value must be greater than &1, to cover the locked components ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC588: Target value must be greater than &1, to cover the locked components
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically during the production order confirmation or capacity leveling process in the Capacity Planning (APC) module.
  
  The system checks the target value (e.g., production quantity, capacity, or planned order quantity) against the locked components or previously reserved quantities.
  The error indicates that the target value you are trying to set or confirm is less than or equal to the quantity of locked components (components that are already reserved or locked for the order).
  Essentially, the system requires that the target quantity must be greater than the quantity of locked components to ensure that all locked components can be fully consumed or covered by the production order.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When you try to reduce the target quantity of a production order or planned order below the quantity of components that are already locked or reserved.
  During capacity leveling or confirmation, if the system detects that the planned production quantity is insufficient to consume the locked components.
  When adjusting quantities in the order or during order confirmation in APO.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Target Quantity:
  
  Adjust the target quantity (e.g., production order quantity) to be greater than the quantity of locked components.
  This ensures that all locked components can be consumed or allocated properly.
  
  
  
  Release or Adjust Locked Components:
  
  If increasing the target quantity is not feasible, check if the locked components can be released or adjusted.
  This might involve:
  
  Canceling or reducing the locked component quantities.
  Adjusting reservations or component allocations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Order and Component Status:
  
  Verify the status of the production order and the components.
  Ensure that no inconsistencies exist between the order quantity and the component reservations.
  
  
  
  Consult APO Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  Review the capacity leveling and confirmation parameters.
  Ensure that the system settings allow for the required flexibility in quantities.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  /SAPAPO/CCP (Capacity Planning)  
  /SAPAPO/PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling)  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Product View for Demand Planning)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to APC and capacity leveling errors.  
  SAP Help Portal for APO Capacity Planning and Production Order Confirmation.
  
  
  
  Typical Fields Involved:  
  
  Target quantity (planned order quantity, production order quantity)  
  Locked components quantity (component reservations or allocations)  
  
  
  
  Impact:  
  
  Prevents confirmation or adjustment of production orders with insufficient quantities to cover locked components, ensuring data consistency and production feasibility.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help tailor the solution further.