How To Fix OD560 - Preferred safety level is always greater than the minimum inventory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Preferred safety level is always greater than the minimum inventory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD560 - Preferred safety level is always greater than the minimum inventory ?

  The SAP error message OD560, which states "Preferred safety level is always greater than the minimum inventory," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP). This error indicates that the preferred safety stock level for a material is set higher than the minimum inventory level, which can lead to inconsistencies in inventory planning and management.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The preferred safety stock level is configured to be greater than the minimum inventory level in the material master data.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect values may have been entered during the setup of the material master or in the planning parameters.
  Business Logic: The business rules or logic defined for inventory management may require that the preferred safety stock should not exceed the minimum inventory level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the safety stock and minimum inventory levels.
  Ensure that the preferred safety stock level is set appropriately in relation to the minimum inventory level.
  
  
  
  Adjust Safety Stock Levels:
  
  If the preferred safety stock is indeed higher than the minimum inventory, consider adjusting the preferred safety stock downwards to comply with the business rules.
  Alternatively, if the minimum inventory level is too low, you may consider increasing it to align with the preferred safety stock.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Requirements:
  
  Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, supply chain) to understand the rationale behind the safety stock and minimum inventory levels.
  Ensure that the adjustments made align with the overall inventory strategy of the organization.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Review the MRP settings and parameters to ensure they are configured correctly and reflect the desired inventory management strategy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test MRP run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the inventory levels are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD02: MRP Run
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and inventory management best practices.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect how safety stock and minimum inventory levels are calculated.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD560 error and ensure that your inventory management settings are correctly configured.