How To Fix MD453 - Define traffic light for range of coverage: Press F1 for more information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Define traffic light for range of coverage: Press F1 for more information

How to fix this error?

This is where you use the parameters days' supply, receipt days' supply
1, and receipt days' supply 2 to define under what circumstances
materials are indicated by red, yellow, and green traffic lights in the
MRP list.
Example:
When days' supply <= 0, you want the traffic light for a material to be
red, when days' supply > 0 und <= 10 days the traffic light is to be
yellow, and when days' supply > 10 days the traffic light is to be
green.
You define the following:
,,,,,,,,,,Red,,,,Yellow,,Green
Days' supply:,,,,0,,,,10,,,,999,9

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

The standard, predefined value for the green traffic light is 999.9.
Settings for > yellow traffic light (> 10 days in the example) thus
automatically generate a green traffic light.
The setting for the receipt days' supplies is analogous to the settings
for days' supply.
The traffic light is set after the settings for all ranges of coverage
and all exception groups have been taken into consideration.
Example:
If a material has a days' supply of 12 days, a green traffic light
would be set according to the above setting. However, when an exception
of exception group 4 exists, and exception group 4 is indicated in red,
the material is thus given a red traffic light.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD453 - Define traffic light for range of coverage: Press F1 for more information ?

  The SAP error message MD453, which states "Define traffic light for range of coverage," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules. This error indicates that the system requires you to define a traffic light indicator for a specific range of coverage in your planning settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The traffic light settings for the range of coverage have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing settings may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the traffic light settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD453 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Production -> MRP -> Planning -> Define Traffic Light for Range of Coverage.
  
  
  
  Define Traffic Light Settings:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to define the traffic light settings for the range of coverage.
  Specify the parameters such as the thresholds for the traffic light indicators (e.g., green, yellow, red) based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the traffic light settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration by running the relevant MRP or planning transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Traffic Light Indicators: These indicators are used in SAP to visually represent the status of inventory or planning parameters. They help users quickly assess whether items are within acceptable limits (green), approaching limits (yellow), or outside acceptable limits (red).
  MRP Configuration: Proper configuration of MRP settings is crucial for effective inventory management and production planning. Ensure that all related settings are correctly defined.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the official SAP documentation or help files related to MRP and traffic light settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.