How To Fix OD921 - The scheduled quantity must be less than or equal to MDQ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 921

• Message text: The scheduled quantity must be less than or equal to MDQ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD921 - The scheduled quantity must be less than or equal to MDQ ?

  The SAP error message OD921 indicates that the scheduled quantity for a production order or a planned order exceeds the Maximum Daily Quantity (MDQ) that has been defined for that particular material or production process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and scheduling within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding MDQ: The primary cause of this error is that the quantity you are trying to schedule for production exceeds the maximum daily quantity that has been set for the material in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MDQ may not be configured correctly in the material master or production settings.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings in the production planning module may not align with the actual production capabilities or constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MDQ Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the MDQ settings under the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  Ensure that the MDQ is set correctly according to your production capabilities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scheduled Quantity:
  
  If the scheduled quantity is indeed too high, adjust it to be less than or equal to the MDQ. This can be done in the production order or planned order screen.
  
  
  
  Review Production Capacity:
  
  Assess the production capacity and constraints to determine if the MDQ needs to be adjusted. If the production process can handle a higher quantity, consider updating the MDQ in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate MDQ or scheduled quantity, consult with your production planning or operations team to ensure that the values align with actual production capabilities.
  
  
  
  Check for Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is enabled for the material, ensure that the batch-related settings do not conflict with the MDQ.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  CO01: Create Production Order
  MD61: Create Planned Independent Requirements
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production planning and scheduling, as well as guidelines on setting up MDQ.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the scheduling process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD921 error and ensure that your production scheduling aligns with the defined constraints in your SAP system.