How To Fix OD460 - Maximum inventory is always greater than safety level.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Maximum inventory is always greater than safety level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD460 - Maximum inventory is always greater than safety level. ?

  The SAP error message OD460, which states "Maximum inventory is always greater than safety level," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material planning within SAP. This error indicates that the maximum inventory level set for a material is less than or equal to the safety stock level, which is not a valid configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The maximum inventory level for a material is set lower than or equal to the safety stock level. This is a logical inconsistency because the maximum inventory should always be greater than the safety stock to ensure that there is enough buffer stock available.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of material master data, incorrect values may have been entered for either the maximum inventory or safety stock levels.
  Material Master Settings: The settings in the material master record for the relevant plant or storage location may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD460 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., MRP view) for the material in question.
  Verify the values for the maximum inventory and safety stock levels.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the maximum inventory is less than or equal to the safety stock, update the maximum inventory value to be greater than the safety stock level.
  Ensure that the values make sense in the context of your inventory management strategy.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After correcting the values, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, especially the MRP view, where these settings are typically configured.
  Inventory Management Best Practices: Understanding best practices for setting safety stock and maximum inventory levels can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data configuration and inventory management principles.
  
  By ensuring that the maximum inventory is always greater than the safety stock, you can avoid this error and maintain effective inventory control within your SAP system.