How To Fix PPH_MRP005 - Total time required for splitting work sets: &1

PPH_MRP005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Total time required for splitting work sets: &1

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PPH_MRP005 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRP005, which states "Total time required for splitting work sets: &1," typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Control (PP) when the system is attempting to split work sets during the planning process. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of the system, the data being processed, or the specific settings in the planning run.
  Causes:
  
  Excessive Time Requirement: The error indicates that the total time required for splitting work sets exceeds a predefined limit. This can happen if the work sets are too large or complex.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) or PP module that are not optimized for the current workload.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or incorrect data in the master data (like BOMs, routing, or work center data) can lead to complications during the planning process.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy