How To Fix PPH_GEN109 - No shortage exists for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_GEN - Messages for PP on HANA - General

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No shortage exists for this material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_GEN109 - No shortage exists for this material ?

  The SAP error message PPH_GEN109, which states "No shortage exists for this material," typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is trying to determine if there is a shortage of a specific material for a production order or a planned order.
  Cause:
  
  Sufficient Stock: The primary reason for this error is that the system has determined that there is enough stock of the material to meet the demand. This could be due to existing inventory levels being higher than the required quantity.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material might be set incorrectly, leading the system to believe that there is no shortage.
  Incorrect Demand or Supply Data: The demand (e.g., sales orders, production orders) or supply (e.g., purchase orders, stock) data might not be correctly maintained, leading to a mismatch in the expected shortage.
  MRP Run Issues: If the MRP run has not been executed recently or has not been executed correctly, the system may not have the latest information on stock levels and requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the current stock levels of the material in question using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  Review Demand and Supply: Check the demand and supply situation for the material. Ensure that all relevant sales orders, production orders, and purchase orders are correctly entered and accounted for.
  Run MRP: If the MRP run has not been executed recently, run it again to update the system with the latest stock and demand information. Use transaction code MD01 or MD02 for this purpose.
  Check Planning Parameters: Review the material master data for the planning parameters (e.g., lot size, safety stock, reorder point) to ensure they are set correctly.
  Analyze MRP Results: Use transaction code MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the MRP results for the material and understand the current situation regarding stock and requirements.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE, MD04, MD01, and MD02 for stock and MRP analysis.
  Material Master: Understand the material master data and its impact on planning and inventory management.
  MRP Configuration: Review the configuration settings for MRP in your SAP system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the PPH_GEN109 error message in SAP.