How To Fix PPH_DD172 - Enter a valid lead time factor for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Enter a valid lead time factor for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD172 - Enter a valid lead time factor for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD172 indicates that there is an issue with the lead time factor for a specific product in a particular plant and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. This error typically arises when the system expects a valid lead time factor to be defined for the product, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Lead Time Factor: The lead time factor for the product in the specified plant and MRP area has not been defined.
  Invalid Value: The lead time factor may have been entered incorrectly, such as a negative value or a non-numeric entry.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the MRP area or product master data that prevent the system from recognizing a valid lead time factor.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the product master data for the specified product in the relevant plant and MRP area.
  Ensure that the lead time factor is defined correctly. You can do this by going to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and checking the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  
  
  
  Enter a Valid Lead Time Factor:
  
  If the lead time factor is missing, enter a valid numeric value that reflects the expected lead time for the product.
  If the value is incorrect, update it to a valid positive number.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the MRP area to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is linked to the product master data.
  You can use transaction code OMI4 to review and adjust MRP area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about what constitutes a valid lead time factor, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the MRP run again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMI4: MRP Area Configuration
  MD02: MRP Run (Single Item)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the product master data and MRP area settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PPH_DD172 and ensure that the lead time factor is correctly configured for the specified product, plant, and MRP area.