How To Fix MPE_PLAN_PV019 - Maximum lot size value should be greater than minimum lot size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_PV - Production Version

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Maximum lot size value should be greater than minimum lot size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV019 - Maximum lot size value should be greater than minimum lot size ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_PV019 indicates that there is an issue with the lot size configuration for a material in the planning process. Specifically, it states that the maximum lot size value must be greater than the minimum lot size value. This error typically arises during the planning or production scheduling processes when the system checks the lot size parameters for a material.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Lot Size Configuration: The maximum lot size is set to a value that is less than or equal to the minimum lot size in the material master or in the planning parameters.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of the material master or planning parameters, incorrect values may have been entered.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the lot size settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., MRP view) and check the lot size settings.
  Ensure that the maximum lot size is greater than the minimum lot size.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size Values:
  
  If the maximum lot size is less than or equal to the minimum lot size, update the values accordingly.
  For example, if the minimum lot size is set to 100 and the maximum lot size is set to 100, change the maximum lot size to a value greater than 100 (e.g., 200).
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the MRP settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that any related settings (like lot size categories) are also correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After correcting the lot size values, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lot Size Types: Understand the different types of lot sizes in SAP (e.g., fixed lot size, lot-for-lot, etc.) and how they affect planning.
  MRP Configuration: Familiarize yourself with MRP configuration settings in SAP, as they can impact how lot sizes are interpreted during planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on material master data and planning parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_PLAN_PV019 error and ensure that your lot size settings are correctly configured for effective planning in SAP.