How To Fix ME171 - Can delivery time-spot & be adhered to? (Realistic time of delivery &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Can delivery time-spot & be adhered to? (Realistic time of delivery &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME171 - Can delivery time-spot & be adhered to? (Realistic time of delivery &) ?

  The SAP error message ME171, which states "Can delivery time-spot & be adhered to? (Realistic time of delivery &)," typically occurs during the procurement process when there is a discrepancy between the requested delivery date and the realistic delivery time based on the current supply chain conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Lead Time Issues: The lead time defined in the material master or purchasing info record may not align with the requested delivery date.
  Material Availability: The material may not be available in stock, or there may be delays in production or procurement.
  Vendor Constraints: The vendor may not be able to meet the requested delivery date due to their own constraints or production schedules.
  Incorrect Delivery Dates: The delivery date entered in the purchase order may be unrealistic based on the current supply chain conditions.
  Transportation Delays: External factors such as transportation issues can also affect the ability to meet the requested delivery date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lead Times: Review the lead times set in the material master and purchasing info records. Adjust them if necessary to reflect realistic delivery times.
  Review Material Availability: Check the stock levels and production schedules to ensure that the material can be delivered on the requested date.
  Communicate with Vendors: Contact the vendor to confirm their ability to meet the requested delivery date and discuss any potential delays.
  Adjust Delivery Dates: If the requested delivery date is unrealistic, consider adjusting it to a more feasible date based on the information gathered.
  Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning): Ensure that MRP is properly configured to provide accurate delivery dates based on current inventory and lead times.
  Check Transportation Planning: If applicable, review transportation planning to ensure that there are no delays in shipping that could affect delivery.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the purchase order details and ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) to analyze multiple purchase orders.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that all relevant fields, especially those related to procurement and lead times, are correctly filled out.
  Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the vendor's delivery capabilities are accurately reflected.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to ME171 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues with this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME171 error and implement a solution to resolve it.