How To Fix 6R085 - Safety stock must be greater than the minimum safety stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Safety stock must be greater than the minimum safety stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R085 - Safety stock must be greater than the minimum safety stock ?

  The SAP error message 6R085 indicates that the safety stock level defined for a material is not meeting the minimum safety stock requirement. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and material planning within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Safety Stock Configuration: The safety stock level for a material is set lower than the defined minimum safety stock level in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have incorrect or incomplete settings related to safety stock.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be aligned with the business requirements, leading to discrepancies in safety stock levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Safety Stock Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the safety stock and minimum safety stock values in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  Ensure that the safety stock is set to a value greater than the minimum safety stock.
  
  
  
  Adjust Minimum Safety Stock:
  
  If the minimum safety stock is set too high for your business needs, consider adjusting it to a more appropriate level.
  This can be done in the material master or through configuration settings in the MRP area.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters for the material in the MRP view.
  Ensure that the settings align with your inventory management strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory managers, supply chain planners) to understand the rationale behind the safety stock levels and make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After making changes, run the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  Safety Stock Calculation: Understand how safety stock is calculated in your organization, as it may depend on factors like lead time, demand variability, and service level requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing safety stock and MRP settings.
  
  By addressing the safety stock configuration and ensuring it meets the minimum requirements, you should be able to resolve the error message 6R085.