How To Fix C7086 - In-house production time determined is greater than 999 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 086

• Message text: In-house production time determined is greater than 999 days

What causes this issue?

During scheduling, an inhouse production time greater than 999 days was
calculated.

System Response

The system uses a maximum inhouse production time of 999 days.

How to fix this error?

Please check your master data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7086 - In-house production time determined is greater than 999 days ?

  The SAP error message C7086 indicates that the in-house production time for a material is set to a value greater than 999 days, which is not acceptable in the system. This error typically arises during the planning or production processes when the system attempts to calculate production lead times based on the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data: The in-house production time is defined in the material master record. If this value exceeds 999 days, the system will trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the material or production planning parameters.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of the material master data can lead to unrealistic values being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "MRP" (Material Requirements Planning) view or the "Production" view.
  Look for the field "In-house production time" and verify its value.
  
  
  
  Adjust the In-house Production Time:
  
  If the value is greater than 999 days, update it to a realistic value (less than or equal to 999 days).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the correct value, consult with your production planning team or SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks to prevent future occurrences of this error. This can include setting up input validation rules in the material master data entry process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data and production planning for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C7086 error and ensure that your in-house production times are set correctly within the acceptable range.