06859 - Material &1: Max. 9999 sched. lines possible in sched. agmt. &2, item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Material &1: Max. 9999 sched. lines possible in sched. agmt. &2, item &3

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, the maximum number of schedule lines is limited
to 9999.

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?

There are several ways to solve this problem. You should work through
these in the given sequence:
Re-number the schedule lines in scheduling agreement &V2&, item &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.ME85>Execute Function</>
Aggregate the schedule lines in scheduling agreement item &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.ME86>Execute Function</>
Create a new scheduling agreement item. Make appropriate entries in
source of supply determination, so that the system considers the new
item instead of the old item for automatic scheduling agreement
schedule lines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06859 - Material &1: Max. 9999 sched. lines possible in sched. agmt. &2, item &3 ?

  The SAP error message "06859 Material &1: Max. 9999 sched. lines possible in sched. agmt. &2, item &3" indicates that you have exceeded the maximum number of scheduling lines allowed for a scheduling agreement in SAP. The maximum number of scheduling lines that can be created for a scheduling agreement item is 9999.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a scheduling agreement and have already reached the limit of 9999 scheduling lines for that specific item.
  There may be a large number of delivery schedules or changes being made to the scheduling agreement, which can quickly accumulate scheduling lines.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Review Existing Scheduling Lines: Check the existing scheduling lines for the scheduling agreement item in question. You can do this by navigating to the scheduling agreement in SAP and reviewing the delivery schedule.
  
  
  Delete Unnecessary Scheduling Lines: If there are scheduling lines that are no longer needed, you can delete them to free up space for new lines. This can be done in the scheduling agreement maintenance screen.
  
  
  Consolidate Scheduling Lines: If possible, consolidate multiple scheduling lines into fewer lines. This may involve adjusting the quantities and delivery dates to reduce the total number of lines.
  
  
  Create a New Scheduling Agreement: If the scheduling agreement is reaching its limit and cannot be adjusted, consider creating a new scheduling agreement for the material. This will allow you to start fresh with a new set of scheduling lines.
  
  
  Check for System Limitations: If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth discussing with your SAP administrator or support team to see if there are any system settings or configurations that can be adjusted to better accommodate your business needs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement) and ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement) to manage scheduling agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to scheduling agreements and scheduling lines.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to scheduling agreements for best practices and guidelines on managing scheduling lines effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your scheduling agreements more effectively.