How To Fix PPH_DD165 - ADU cannot be negative or zero for Product &1 Plant &2 MRPArea &3

PPH_DD165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 165

• Message text: ADU cannot be negative or zero for Product &1 Plant &2 MRPArea &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD165 - ADU cannot be negative or zero for Product &1 Plant &2 MRPArea &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD165 indicates that the Available to Use (ADU) value for a specific product in a given plant and MRP area cannot be negative or zero. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is trying to calculate or display inventory levels, and it finds that the ADU value is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Inventory: The most common cause is that the system is trying to process a situation where the inventory levels have gone negative, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the material master data, MRP area, or related configuration that leads to an invalid ADU calculation.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or data uploads that incorrectly set the ADU to zero or a negative value.
  Stock Movements: Issues with stock movements, such as goods receipts or issues that have not been properly accounted for.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inventory Levels: Review