How To Fix PPH_DD133 - Product &1 in Plant &2 MRP Area &3 is not buffered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Product &1 in Plant &2 MRP Area &3 is not buffered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD133 - Product &1 in Plant &2 MRP Area &3 is not buffered ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD133 indicates that a specific product in a particular plant and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area is not buffered. This typically means that the system is unable to access the necessary data for that product in an efficient manner, which can lead to performance issues or delays in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Buffering Not Activated: The product may not have been set up for buffering in the system. Buffering is a mechanism that allows the system to store frequently accessed data in memory for quicker access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MRP area or plant that prevent buffering from being enabled.
  Data Changes: If there have been recent changes to the product or its master data, it may not have been updated in the buffer.
  System Settings: The overall system settings for buffering may not be optimized for the specific product or MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Buffering: Check the configuration for the product in the relevant MRP area and ensure that buffering is activated. This can typically be done in the material master data settings.
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02) and check the MRP area settings.
  Ensure that the "Buffering" option is enabled for the product.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Settings: Review the settings for the MRP area to ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for buffering.
  
  Use transaction code OMDU to check the MRP area settings.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data: If there have been changes to the product, ensure that the master data is updated and that the buffer is refreshed.
  
  You can use transaction code MD02 to run a planning run which may help in updating the buffer.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on buffering issues.
  
  
  System Performance: If buffering is not feasible for the product, consider optimizing system performance through other means, such as improving database performance or adjusting system parameters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Buffering Types: Understand the different types of buffering available in SAP (e.g., single record buffering, collective buffering) and how they apply to your scenario.
  MRP Configuration: Familiarize yourself with MRP configuration settings in SAP, as they can significantly impact how products are managed and accessed.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on buffering and MRP area settings.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to MRP and buffering include:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMDU: MRP Area Configuration
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPH_DD133 error and ensure that the product is properly buffered in the system.