How To Fix 06418 - Can delivery date be met? (Realistic delivery date: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Can delivery date be met? (Realistic delivery date: &)

What causes this issue?

The date is the delivery date taking into account the
<GL:planned_delivery_time>planned delivery time</> in the
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</>
purchasing department processing time from the materials planning
Customizing facility

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN
You can change the delivery date originally entered and enter the
realistic delivery date &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06418 - Can delivery date be met? (Realistic delivery date: &) ?

  The SAP error message 06418, which states "Can delivery date be met? (Realistic delivery date: &)," typically occurs during the sales order processing or delivery scheduling in SAP. This message indicates that the system is unable to confirm the requested delivery date for a sales order or delivery due to various reasons, such as material availability, production capacity, or transportation constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Material Availability: The required materials for fulfilling the order are not available in stock or cannot be produced in time.
  Production Capacity: The production resources may be overloaded, leading to delays in manufacturing the required items.
  Transportation Issues: There may be logistical challenges that prevent timely delivery, such as transportation capacity or scheduling conflicts.
  Lead Times: The lead times defined in the system for procurement, production, or delivery may not align with the requested delivery date.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the material master, sales order, or delivery scheduling parameters can lead to unrealistic delivery dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Availability: Review the stock levels and availability of the materials required for the order. If materials are not available, consider placing purchase orders or adjusting production schedules.
  Adjust Production Schedules: If production capacity is an issue, evaluate the production plan and consider reallocating resources or adjusting priorities to meet the delivery date.
  Review Transportation Plans: Ensure that transportation arrangements are in place and that there are no conflicts that could delay delivery.
  Update Lead Times: Verify and, if necessary, update the lead times in the material master or sales order to reflect realistic expectations.
  Consult with Relevant Departments: Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to identify bottlenecks and develop a plan to address them.
  Use Alternative Dates: If the requested delivery date cannot be met, communicate with the customer to propose an alternative delivery date based on the realistic delivery date provided by the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), CO09 (Availability Overview), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings in SPRO related to sales and distribution, production planning, and logistics execution to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that delivery dates are realistic and achievable.