How To Fix PLMDISCALC012 - Low-level code of material &1 needs to be increased

PLMDISCALC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMDISCALC - Messages for LLC calculation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Low-level code of material &1 needs to be increased

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMDISCALC012 - Low-level code of material &1 needs to be increased ?

  The SAP error message PLMDISCALC012 indicates that the low-level code of a material needs to be increased. This error typically arises in the context of material requirements planning (MRP) and is related to the structure of the bill of materials (BOM) or the production process.
  
  Cause:
  The low-level code is a hierarchical indicator that defines the level of a component in a BOM. It is used by the MRP to determine the order in which materials should be planned. The error occurs when the low-level code of a material is not consistent with the BOM structure, often due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The BOM may have been modified, and the low-level codes of the components have not been updated accordingly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the low-level codes.
  Changes in Production Process: If there have been changes in