How To Fix PPH_DD089 - Lead Time Calc. Method &1 can not be set. Material not transfer relevant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Lead Time Calc. Method &1 can not be set. Material not transfer relevant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD089 - Lead Time Calc. Method &1 can not be set. Material not transfer relevant. ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD089 indicates that there is an issue with the lead time calculation method for a material that is not marked as transfer relevant. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to set or change the lead time calculation method for a material that is not configured to be relevant for transfer. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be set up correctly in the material master. Specifically, the material type or the relevant views (like MRP view) may not be configured to allow for lead time calculations.
  Material Status: The material might have a status that prevents it from being used in certain planning processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of lead time calculation methods for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the material is set up correctly in the relevant views (especially the MRP view).
  Ensure that the material type allows for lead time calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material has any status that restricts its use in planning. You can do this in the material master under the "Status" tab.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to lead time calculations. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the relevant sections for Material Management and Production Planning.
  
  
  
  Transfer Relevance:
  
  If the material is intended to be transfer relevant, ensure that it is marked as such in the material master. This may involve setting specific flags or attributes in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on lead time calculation methods and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Material Types: Different material types in SAP have different characteristics and settings that can affect how they are used in planning.
  Lead Time Calculation Methods: Understanding the various lead time calculation methods available in SAP and their implications on planning can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.