How To Fix MCEX119 - Lead time for message & is negative and will be corrected to 0

MCEX119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Lead time for message & is negative and will be corrected to 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCEX119 - Lead time for message & is negative and will be corrected to 0 ?

  The SAP error message MCEX119 indicates that there is a negative lead time for a specific message or process, which is not acceptable in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, production planning, or inventory management, where lead times are crucial for scheduling and planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Lead Time Calculation: The lead time for a material or process is calculated based on various parameters such as procurement time, production time, and transportation time. If any of these parameters are incorrectly set or if there are discrepancies in the data, it can lead to a negative lead time.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the material master, routing, or production order can result in negative lead times.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system settings related to lead time calculations can also lead to this error.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the master