M7621 - Provisional extrapolation has been carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Provisional extrapolation has been carried out

What causes this issue?

You have performed a provisional extrapolation.

How to fix this error?

To display the provsional extrapolation results, choose "Goto ->
Display lists -> Extrapolation."

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7621 - Provisional extrapolation has been carried out ?

  The SAP error message M7621, which states "Provisional extrapolation has been carried out," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP). This message indicates that the system has performed a provisional extrapolation of stock levels or requirements due to certain conditions not being met for a more accurate calculation.
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for the calculation of stock levels or requirements is missing or incomplete. This could include missing forecast data, sales orders, or purchase orders.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the system uses for planning, such as incorrect lead times, safety stock levels, or other parameters.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the material master or MRP settings may not be configured correctly, leading to provisional calculations.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which the MRP run is being executed may not have sufficient data to perform a full calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7621 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data is available and correctly entered in the system. This includes checking for sales orders, purchase orders, and forecast data.
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings: Verify the settings in the material master for the affected materials. Check the MRP views and ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Examine Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters in the MRP settings. Ensure that lead times, safety stock levels, and other relevant parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Run MRP Again: After making any necessary adjustments, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD02 (MRP Run) to analyze stock levels and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and is critical, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M7621 error and implement a solution to resolve it.