How To Fix MD498 - Range of coverage (green) must not be lower than range of cov. (yellow)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Range of coverage (green) must not be lower than range of cov. (yellow)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD498 - Range of coverage (green) must not be lower than range of cov. (yellow) ?

  The SAP error message MD498 indicates an issue with the coverage range settings in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module. Specifically, it means that the range of coverage defined for a material in the system is not set correctly, where the green range (the desired coverage) is lower than the yellow range (the minimum coverage).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The coverage settings for the material may have been incorrectly configured in the material master or MRP settings.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of the material, the values for the coverage range may have been entered incorrectly.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the material may not align with the overall planning strategy or requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP views.
  Verify the settings for the coverage range, specifically the green and yellow values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Coverage Settings:
  
  If the green range is indeed lower than the yellow range, adjust the values so that the green range is equal to or greater than the yellow range.
  This can be done in the MRP view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings:
  
  Check the MRP settings for the plant and material type to ensure they are configured correctly.
  Ensure that the planning strategy aligns with the coverage settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run MRP:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the MRP process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on coverage settings and MRP configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Types: Understand the different MRP types (e.g., MRP type PD, VB, etc.) and how they affect coverage settings.
  Planning Strategies: Familiarize yourself with planning strategies and how they influence inventory management and coverage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD498 error and ensure that your coverage settings are correctly configured in SAP.