How To Fix PP_MRP_ODATA_PURCH004 - Cannot determine delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_MRP_ODATA_PURCH - OData Services for MRP/MRP Cockpit

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot determine delivery date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_MRP_ODATA_PURCH004 - Cannot determine delivery date ?

  The SAP error message PP_MRP_ODATA_PURCH004: Cannot determine delivery date typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to calculate or find a valid delivery date for a purchase order or a procurement element. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the root cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data:
  
  The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the areas related to purchasing and MRP.
  Vendor master data may also be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Lead Time Issues:
  
  The lead times defined in the material master or vendor master may be missing or set to zero, preventing the system from calculating a delivery date.
  
  
  
  Planning Parameters:
  
  Incorrect planning parameters in the MRP settings can lead to issues in determining delivery dates.
  
  
  
  Stock Availability:
  
  If there is insufficient stock or if the stock is not available for the required date, the system may not be able to determine a delivery date.
  
  
  
  Purchase Info Records:
  
  Missing or incorrect purchase info records can lead to issues in determining delivery dates for specific materials and vendors.
  
  
  
  MRP Type:
  
  The MRP type assigned to the material may not be appropriate for the procurement process being used.
  
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master and vendor master data are complete and accurate. Ensure that all relevant fields, especially those related to purchasing and MRP, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Lead Times:
  
  Check the lead times defined in the material master and vendor master. Ensure that they are set correctly and are realistic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the MRP settings and parameters to ensure they are configured correctly for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Stock Check:
  
  Ensure that there is sufficient stock available or that the stock is planned to be available by the required date.
  
  
  
  Update Purchase Info Records:
  
  Ensure that the purchase info records are maintained and accurate for the materials and vendors involved.
  
  
  
  MRP Type Review:
  
  Check the MRP type assigned to the material and ensure it aligns with the procurement strategy being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), ME03 (Display Purchase Info Record), and ME11 (Create Purchase Info Record) to check and maintain relevant data.
  
  
  
  MRP Configuration:
  
  Review the MRP configuration settings in the system to ensure they align with business processes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the MRP run or using transaction MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the situation further.
  
  
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.