How To Fix MD491 - &1 for material &2: &3 days' supply is less than limiting value of &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 491

• Message text: &1 for material &2: &3 days' supply is less than limiting value of &4

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD491 - &1 for material &2: &3 days' supply is less than limiting value of &4 ?

  The SAP error message MD491 indicates that the days' supply for a specific material is less than a defined limiting value. This message typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system calculates the availability of materials and finds that the projected supply is insufficient to meet the demand.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MD491 is triggered when:
  
  The projected stock of a material is insufficient to cover the demand for a specified number of days.
  The days' supply calculated for the material is less than the limiting value set in the system.
  This can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  Low stock levels.
  High demand or unexpected increases in consumption.
  Delays in procurement or production.
  Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the MRP configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD491 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels of the material in question. Ensure that the stock is sufficient to meet the demand.
  
  
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