How To Fix MD493 - &1 for material &2: Rcpt day's supply 2 &3 is less than limiting value &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 493

• Message text: &1 for material &2: Rcpt day's supply 2 &3 is less than limiting value &4

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD493 - &1 for material &2: Rcpt day's supply 2 &3 is less than limiting value &4 ?

  The SAP error message MD493 indicates an issue related to the material availability and the supply chain planning process. Specifically, it refers to a situation where the receipt day's supply for a material is less than a defined limiting value. This can occur in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system calculates the availability of materials based on planned receipts and requirements.
  Cause:
  The error message MD493 is triggered when:
  
  The calculated receipt day's supply for a specific material is below the minimum threshold set in the system.
  This can happen due to insufficient planned receipts, low stock levels, or high demand for the material.
  The limiting value is typically defined in the material master or in the MRP settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD493 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the affected material (&2). Ensure that the MRP parameters, such as safety stock, reorder point, and lot size, are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Demand and Supply:
  
  Analyze the demand (sales orders, forecasts) and supply (purchase orders, production orders) for the material. Ensure that there are enough planned receipts to meet the demand.
  
  
  
  Adjust MRP Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the MRP settings for the material. This may include changing the safety stock levels or modifying the planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Increase Planned Receipts:
  
  If the supply is insufficient, consider increasing the planned receipts by creating additional purchase orders or production orders.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After making adjustments, run the MRP process again to recalculate the availability of the material and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Parameters: Understanding MRP parameters such as safety stock, reorder point, and lot size is crucial for effective material planning.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) and MD02 (MRP Run) to analyze and manage material availability.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MD493 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.