How To Fix PPH_DD164 - ILT cannot be negative for Product &1 Plant &2 MRPArea &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 164

• Message text: ILT cannot be negative for Product &1 Plant &2 MRPArea &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD164 - ILT cannot be negative for Product &1 Plant &2 MRPArea &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD164 indicates that the Inbound Logistics Time (ILT) for a specific product in a particular plant and MRP area cannot be negative. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process data related to the product's logistics or planning parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The ILT value may have been incorrectly set to a negative number in the material master or in the MRP area settings.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, a user might have mistakenly entered a negative value for ILT.
  Master Data Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the product, plant, or MRP area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the MRP views and check the ILT value. Ensure that it is set to a non-negative value.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Settings:
  
  If the product is managed in an MRP area, check the settings for that MRP area (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the ILT is correctly configured and not set to a negative value.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the negative value was entered by mistake, correct it to a valid positive number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to MRP and logistics settings to understand the implications of ILT and how it should be configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, re-run the MRP process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  MRP Parameters: Understand the role of ILT in the overall MRP process, as it affects lead times and planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and correcting the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.