How To Fix WT303 - The minimum target stock must not be greater than the max. target stock

WT303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The minimum target stock must not be greater than the max. target stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT303 - The minimum target stock must not be greater than the max. target stock ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WT303 – The minimum target stock must not be greater than the max. target stock
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system detects that the Minimum Target Stock value is set higher than the Maximum Target Stock value in the material master or planning parameters. In SAP, the minimum target stock should logically be less than or equal to the maximum target stock to maintain consistent inventory planning and control.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  In Material Master data under MRP 2 view (fields related to planning)
  When setting up Planning Parameters for materials (e.g., reorder point planning, forecast-based planning)
  During MRP run or when maintaining planning data manually
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Minimum Target Stock: The minimum quantity of stock you want to have available.
  Maximum Target Stock: The maximum quantity of stock you want to hold.
  
  If the minimum is greater than the maximum, it contradicts the logic of inventory control and planning, hence SAP throws this error to prevent