How To Fix LP074 - The selection of orders could falsify the material staging data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The selection of orders could falsify the material staging data

What causes this issue?

During the WM material staging process for release order parts, the
requirement quantity and the requested quantity are determined as the
open transfer requirement (TR) quantity for each material and
production storage bin. The requirement quantity is calculated based on
the reservations of the selected orders and is accumulated for each
material and storage bin. For release order parts, the system does not
update the generated transfer requirement quantities in the
reservations since this type of material staging is not order-based,
but material-based. As a result, the open transfer requirements must be
checked against the requested quantity. Since the transfer requirements
also have no reference to the order, the quantity of all open transfer
requirements will be accumulated for each material and production
storage bin and will be determined as the open TR quantity.
If the requirement quantity is determined on the basis of all
reservations, the relation between the requirement quantity and the
requested quantity as the open TR quantity is correct. However, if the
requirement quantity is determined on the basis of only part of the
reservations, the system checks this partial quantity as the
requirement quantity against the total quantity of the open transfer
requirements in order to determine the requested quantity.
The following example illustrates this problem:
For material 'XYZ' and production storage bin '100 bin-01', five
reservations (5 orders) exist:
order 4711 50 pieces
order 4712 100 pieces
order 4713 50 pieces
order 4714 50 pieces
order 4715 100 pieces

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

A warehouse worker requests staging for material 'XYZ' and selects
orders 4711 and 4712. The requirement quantity is 150 pieces. There are
no open transfer requirements for material XYZ and production storage
bin '100 bin-01'. As a result of the request made, the system will
create a transfer requirement for 150 pieces.
The warehouse worker repeats his staging request for this material and
this production storage bin. For this second staging request, he
selects the next two orders, 4713 and 4714. In this case, the
requirement quantity is 100 pieces. The open transfer requirement of
the first request has not yet been converted into a transfer order. The
system does not propose a requested quantity, since there is an open TR
quantity of 150 pieces for the requirement quantity of 150 pieces. This
means that no new transfer requirement needs to be created.
If the system had already converted the open transfer requirement into
a transfer order when the worker made his second staging request, it
would have proposed the total requirement quantity of 100 pieces as the
requested quantity.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Staging release order parts by selecting different orders only makes
sense if no open transfer requirements exist at the time when the
materials are supplied. This means that you must not request a second
staging of release order parts by selecting different orders, unless
the transfer requirements have been converted into transfer orders.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP074 - The selection of orders could falsify the material staging data ?

  The SAP error message LP074 indicates that there is a potential issue with the selection of orders in the context of material staging for production or warehouse processes. This error typically arises when the system detects that the selected orders may lead to inconsistencies or inaccuracies in the material staging data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Order Selection Issues: The error often occurs when the selected production orders or transfer orders are not aligned with the current inventory or staging data. This can happen if:
  
  The orders are not relevant for the current material staging process.
  The orders have already been processed or completed.
  There are discrepancies in the order quantities or material requirements.
  
  
  
  Material Availability: If the materials required for the selected orders are not available or if there are issues with the stock levels, the system may raise this error to prevent incorrect staging.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material staging settings or in the production planning module can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Order Selection: Check the selected orders to ensure they are valid and relevant for the current material staging process. Make sure that the orders are open and have not been completed or canceled.
  
  
  Check Material Availability: Verify that the materials required for the selected orders are available in the correct quantities. If there are shortages, consider adjusting the order quantities or replenishing stock.
  
  
  Adjust Staging Parameters: Review the material staging configuration in SAP. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  Use Alternative Orders: If the selected orders are causing issues, consider selecting alternative orders that do not conflict with the material staging data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to diagnose and resolve the underlying cause.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders) or LP01 (Create Transfer Order) to manage orders and material staging effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to LP074 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in material staging are adequately trained and have access to documentation that outlines the correct procedures for order selection and material handling.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the LP074 error and ensure accurate material staging in your SAP environment.