How To Fix C7068 - Can delivery date for material & be kept? Realistic date: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Can delivery date for material & be kept? Realistic date: &

What causes this issue?

The date is the delivery date taking int account
<GL:planned_delivery_time>planned delivery time</> in the
<GL:material_master>material master</>
purchasing department processing time from table 399D
goods receipt processing time in the material master or in the item

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_T160M
You can change the delivery date specified and enter a realistic
delivery date &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7068 - Can delivery date for material & be kept? Realistic date: & ?

  The SAP error message C7068 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery date for a material in a sales order or delivery. The message typically arises when the requested delivery date cannot be met based on the current stock levels, production schedules, or other constraints in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Availability: The material may not be available in the required quantity by the requested delivery date.
  Production Lead Time: If the material needs to be produced, the production lead time may exceed the requested delivery date.
  Transportation Constraints: There may be issues related to transportation that prevent the material from being delivered on time.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the material master or sales order may lead to unrealistic delivery dates.
  Sales Order Configuration: The configuration of the sales order may not allow for the requested delivery date due to various constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels of the material in question. If stock is insufficient, consider adjusting the delivery date to a later time when stock will be available.
  Review Production Schedule: If the material needs to be produced, check the production schedule and lead times. Adjust the delivery date accordingly.
  Adjust Delivery Date: If the requested delivery date is unrealistic, change it to a date that aligns with stock availability and production capabilities.
  Check Transportation: Ensure that there are no transportation issues that could affect the delivery date. Coordinate with logistics if necessary.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any incorrect settings that may affect delivery dates, such as lead times, safety stock levels, and planning parameters.
  Consult with Planning Team: If necessary, consult with the planning or production team to understand any constraints that may be affecting the delivery date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check stock levels and CO09 (Availability Overview) to analyze availability for the material.
  Material Master: Review the material master data using transaction code MM03 to check lead times and other relevant settings.
  Sales Order: Use transaction code VA03 to view the sales order and check the requested delivery date and any related constraints.
  Production Orders: If applicable, check production orders using transaction code CO03 to see if there are any scheduled production runs that could affect availability.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.