How To Fix MW350 - Material &1, plant &2, delivery date &3: earliest possible del. date: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Material &1, plant &2, delivery date &3: earliest possible del. date: &4

What causes this issue?

For material &V1& and plant &v2&, a goods receipt is planned on &v3&.
The delivery date cannot be met, however.
Based on the planned delivery time and the GR processing time, the
earliest delivery date could be: &V4&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the delivery date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW350 - Material &1, plant &2, delivery date &3: earliest possible del. date: &4 ?

  The SAP error message MW350 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery date for a material in a specific plant. The message typically means that the requested delivery date cannot be met due to various reasons, such as stock availability, production lead times, or other constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Availability: The material may not be available in the required quantity at the specified plant.
  Lead Times: The production or procurement lead times may exceed the requested delivery date.
  Planning Parameters: The planning settings for the material (like safety stock, reorder point, etc.) may not be configured correctly.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being delivered.
  Sales Order Constraints: If the delivery is related to a sales order, there may be constraints or issues with the order itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels of the material in the specified plant. If stock is insufficient, consider adjusting the order quantity or sourcing from another location.
  Review Lead Times: Check the production and procurement lead times for the material. If they are too long, you may need to adjust the delivery date or expedite the production process.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review and adjust the planning parameters for the material to ensure they align with your delivery requirements.
  Material Status: Check the status of the material in the system. If it is blocked or restricted, resolve the issue to allow for delivery.
  Sales Order Review: If the delivery is linked to a sales order, ensure that the order is valid and that there are no issues preventing fulfillment.
  Consult with Production/Procurement: If necessary, consult with the production or procurement teams to understand any constraints that may be affecting the delivery date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check stock levels and requirements for the material.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to check for any settings that might affect availability.
  Production Orders: If applicable, check any production orders related to the material to see if they are on schedule.
  Delivery Scheduling: Review the delivery scheduling settings in the system to ensure they are configured correctly for the material and plant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MW350 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.