In SAS Pack Optimization, stores with a desired target quantity of 0 might still receive units after optimization. This issue occurs because optimization allocates units based on cost. In some cases, a store with a target quantity set to zero (0 need) might be allocated more units than a store with a need of 0.1.

Below is a list of individual workarounds that might prevent the undesired units:

• Remove the stores that have 0 need from the applicable deliveries.
• Set STORE_ORDER_MAX to 0 as needed for the affected stores with 0 quantity.
• Reduce the handling cost of bulk packs in the user interface.
• Set the HANDLING_COST_FACTOR global setting to a low number such as 0.01. Note, this has a system-wide impact.
• Remove the Order Threshold.
• In Default Settings, Profile Apply, check the box for Define value at this node, and select Round to Integer, tie to quantity from the drop-down list (applies Rounding Rule 7).

None of the above workarounds, other than removing the stores with 0 need from the delivery, are guaranteed to be effective.

After the fix is available, a new global setting called ALLOW_UNITS_FOR_ZERO_NEED is available to specify whether stores with 0 need for a SKU can receive any units for that SKU.

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Operating System and Release Information

A fix for this issue for SAS Size Optimization 3.2_M3 is available at:

A fix for this issue for SAS Size Optimization 3.2_M4 is available at: