How To Fix MM067 - The safety stock exceeds the maximum stock level

MM067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 067

• Message text: The safety stock exceeds the maximum stock level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM067 - The safety stock exceeds the maximum stock level ?

  The SAP error message MM067 ("The safety stock exceeds the maximum stock level") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the safety stock level for a material exceeds the defined maximum stock level. This can happen during various processes, such as inventory management, material planning, or when trying to create or adjust stock levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  Safety Stock Configuration: The safety stock level for a material has been set higher than the maximum stock level defined in the material master record.
  Material Master Settings: The maximum stock level is defined in the material master data, and if the safety stock exceeds this value, the error will be triggered.
  Planning Parameters: In some cases, the planning parameters or settings in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) may lead to an increase in safety stock that surpasses the maximum limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the safety stock