How To Fix MPR1023 - Safety stock &1 smaller than the lower limit &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPR1 - Messages Transferring Forecast Data from External Systems

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Safety stock &1 smaller than the lower limit &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPR1023 - Safety stock &1 smaller than the lower limit &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPR1023 indicates that the safety stock level defined for a material is smaller than the lower limit set for that material. This typically occurs in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) when the system checks the safety stock settings against the defined limits.
  Cause:
  
  Safety Stock Configuration: The safety stock level for the material has been set lower than the minimum safety stock limit defined in the system.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data may have incorrect or inconsistent settings regarding safety stock and its limits.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be aligned with the business requirements or inventory policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Safety Stock: Increase the safety stock level for the material to be equal to or greater than the lower limit defined in the system.
  
  Navigate to the material master record (Transaction Code: MM02) and update the safety stock value.
  
  
  
  Review Lower Limit Settings: Check the lower limit settings for safety stock in the material master or in the MRP settings.
  
  If the lower limit is set incorrectly, consider adjusting it to a more appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: Discuss with inventory management or supply chain stakeholders to ensure that the safety stock levels and limits align with business needs and inventory policies.
  
  
  Run MRP Again: After making the necessary adjustments, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master contains various views, including MRP views where safety stock and planning parameters are defined.
  MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings in the system to ensure they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  Safety Stock Calculation: Understand how safety stock is calculated in your organization and ensure that it meets the demand variability and lead time considerations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the safety stock and lower limit settings, you should be able to resolve the MPR1023 error and ensure that your material planning processes function smoothly.