How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_MDMA_API004 - Reorder point &1 is greater than maximum stock level &4

MDG_BS_MAT_MDMA_API004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_MDMA_API - Messages for MRP Area API

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Reorder point &1 is greater than maximum stock level &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MDMA_API004 - Reorder point &1 is greater than maximum stock level &4 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_MDMA_API004 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the material master data, specifically related to inventory management settings. The error message states that the reorder point (a threshold level of inventory that triggers a replenishment order) is greater than the maximum stock level. This situation is not permissible because it implies that the system would not be able to fulfill the reorder point without exceeding the maximum stock level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The reorder point has been set higher than the maximum stock level during the material master data creation or update.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master data settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that the values for reorder point and maximum stock level were not correctly aligned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the reorder point