How To Fix M3887 - Specify a safety time

M3887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Specify a safety time

What causes this issue?

You have specified a safety time indicator, but not entered a safety
time. It is only useful to specify a safety time indicator together
with a safety time.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3887 - Specify a safety time ?

  The SAP error message M3887 ("Specify a safety time") typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within the SAP system. This error is related to the planning of materials and indicates that a safety time has not been specified for a particular material or production order.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system requires a safety time to be defined for a material or production process, but it has not been provided. Safety time is a buffer period added to the lead time to account for uncertainties in production or supply chain processes. This is important for ensuring that materials are available when needed and to avoid delays in production.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3887 error, you need to specify a safety time for the relevant material or production order. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create