How To Fix PPH_MRP178 - Lot-size ind. "Fixing and Splitting" not supported in MRP Live on HANA

PPH_MRP178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Lot-size ind. "Fixing and Splitting" not supported in MRP Live on HANA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP178 - Lot-size ind. "Fixing and Splitting" not supported in MRP Live on HANA ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP178 indicates that the lot size indicator "Fixing and Splitting" is not supported in MRP Live on HANA. This error typically arises when the system attempts to process a material with a lot size configuration that is incompatible with the MRP Live functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lot Size Configuration: The "Fixing and Splitting" lot size indicator is used in traditional MRP but is not supported in the MRP Live environment. MRP Live is designed to work with specific lot size types that are optimized for performance and efficiency in HANA.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have been configured with a lot size that is not compatible with MRP Live.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be compatible with the lot size indicator being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Lot Size Indicator: Review the lot size settings in the material master and change the lot size indicator to one