How To Fix MD490 - &1: Ranges of coverage and exception groups within range of &2


MD490 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 490

  • Message text: &1: Ranges of coverage and exception groups within range of &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The range of coverage and exception group values for the selected
    material correspond to the settings for the green traffic light.

    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?

    Procedure for System Administrators

    You can define your own settings for traffic lights in the menu
    function 'Define traffic light'.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD490 - &1: Ranges of coverage and exception groups within range of &2 ?
    The SAP error message MD490 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of coverage and exception groups in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) or similar planning processes. The message suggests that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the defined ranges of coverage and exception groups for a specific material or planning scenario.
    
    Cause: Inconsistent Configuration: The ranges of coverage and exception groups may overlap or be incorrectly defined, leading to conflicts. Missing Data: Required data for the material or planning object may be missing or incorrectly set up. Incorrect Master Data: The material master data or planning parameters may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues in the planning run. Planning Area Issues: If you are using a planning area, there may be issues with how the planning area is set up or how it interacts with the coverage and exception groups.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Review the configuration of coverage and exception groups in

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