How To Fix PPH_MRP003 - Total time required for MRP Live on HANA: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Total time required for MRP Live on HANA: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP003 - Total time required for MRP Live on HANA: &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP003, which states "Total time required for MRP Live on HANA: &1," typically indicates that the execution time for the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Live process is exceeding the expected limits. This can happen for various reasons, and addressing it involves both understanding the cause and implementing appropriate solutions.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The MRP run may be processing a large volume of materials or production orders, leading to longer execution times.
  Inefficient MRP Parameters: Incorrect or suboptimal MRP parameters can lead to inefficient planning runs.
  System Performance Issues: The HANA database may be experiencing performance issues due to hardware limitations, insufficient memory, or other resource constraints.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: Custom ABAP code or enhancements that are executed during the MRP run may be causing delays.
  Lock Contention: High levels of database locking can slow down the MRP process.
  Background Jobs: Other background jobs running concurrently may be consuming system resources.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Optimize MRP Parameters: Review and optimize the MRP parameters in the configuration settings. Ensure that the planning horizon and other settings are appropriate for your business needs.
  Data Volume Management: If possible, limit the number of materials or production orders being processed in a single MRP run. You can segment the MRP runs based on material groups or other criteria.
  Performance Tuning: Analyze the performance of the HANA database. This may involve checking for hardware bottlenecks, optimizing database indexes, or adjusting memory settings.
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or code that run during MRP, review them for efficiency. Consider optimizing or refactoring the code.
  Monitor System Load: Use transaction codes like ST03N or ST04 to monitor system performance and identify any resource-intensive processes that may be affecting MRP.
  Schedule Jobs Appropriately: If there are other background jobs running, consider scheduling them during off-peak hours to reduce contention for resources.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the execution time is expected to be long due to legitimate reasons, consider increasing the timeout settings for the MRP process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address performance issues with MRP Live on HANA.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Performance Analysis Tools: Utilize SAP's performance analysis tools to get insights into where the bottlenecks may be occurring during the MRP run.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to mitigate the PPH_MRP003 error and improve the performance of your MRP Live processes on HANA.