How To Fix M3434 - Planned delivery time is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Planned delivery time is zero

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a planned delivery time, although you have
selected planned delivery time on the selection screen.

How to fix this error?

Decide whether you need to include a planned delivery time in the
profile, and enter this value if necessary.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3434 - Planned delivery time is zero ?

  The SAP error message M3434, which states "Planned delivery time is zero," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the planned delivery time for a material is set to zero, which is not acceptable for certain operations, such as creating purchase orders or production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The planned delivery time may not be configured in the material master record or in the vendor master record.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The planned delivery time might have been inadvertently set to zero during data entry or configuration.
  Material Type Settings: Certain material types may not allow for a planned delivery time of zero.
  Vendor Information: If the vendor does not have a valid delivery time set up in the vendor master data, it can lead to this error.
  Purchasing Info Record: If the purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination does not have a planned delivery time defined, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Purchasing" view. Ensure that the "Planned Delivery Time" field is populated with a valid value (greater than zero).
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master:
  
  Check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the planned delivery time is set correctly for the vendor associated with the material.
  
  
  
  Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the specific material and vendor combination. Ensure that the planned delivery time is defined.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, review the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure that the planned delivery time is set up correctly for the relevant material types and purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant. They can provide insights based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and procurement processes.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the planned delivery time.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M3434 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.