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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 that is supported by MRP Live. Commonly supported lot size types include:
  
  Fixed lot size
  Lot-for-lot
  Economic order quantity (EOQ)
  Reorder point
  
  
  Adjust MRP Type: Ensure that the MRP type assigned to the material is compatible with MRP Live. You may need to change the MRP type to one that is supported.
  Use Classic MRP: If the specific lot size indicator is essential for your business process, consider running the classic MRP (transaction MD01) instead of MRP Live for those materials.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to MRP Live to understand the supported configurations and best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding MRP Live and lot size indicators.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the new settings work as expected and do not introduce new issues in the MRP process.
  
  By addressing the lot size configuration and ensuring compatibility with MRP Live, you should be able to resolve the PPH_MRP178 error.