How To Fix PDTC042 - Vendor &1: No recovery of planned delivery time allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDTC - Messages PDTC

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Vendor &1: No recovery of planned delivery time allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDTC042 - Vendor &1: No recovery of planned delivery time allowed ?

  The SAP error message PDTC042 ("Vendor &1: No recovery of planned delivery time allowed") typically occurs in the context of procurement and supply chain management when there is an issue with the planned delivery time for a vendor. This error indicates that the system has determined that the planned delivery time for the specified vendor cannot be adjusted or recovered.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor may not have a valid planned delivery time set in the system, or the configuration may not allow for recovery of the planned delivery time.
  Purchase Order Settings: The settings in the purchase order may restrict changes to the planned delivery time.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the item being procured may not have the necessary information or settings that allow for planned delivery time adjustments.
  Custom Settings: There may be custom settings or enhancements in the SAP system that prevent the recovery of planned delivery time for certain vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Review the vendor master data to ensure that the planned delivery time is correctly maintained. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master record and checking the relevant fields.
  Review Purchase Order: Check the purchase order settings to see if there are any restrictions on changing the planned delivery time. Ensure that the order is not locked or in a status that prevents changes.
  Material Master Review: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the planned delivery time is set correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the relevant settings in the purchasing module to see if there are any restrictions on planned delivery time recovery.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on system logs or specific configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to investigate the purchase order details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to procurement and vendor management for more detailed information on planned delivery times and related settings.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has implemented custom user exits or enhancements, check if any of these are affecting the planned delivery time settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PDTC042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.