How To Fix PPH_MRP198 - Time for updating purchase requisitions: &1

PPH_MRP198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Time for updating purchase requisitions: &1

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PPH_MRP198 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_MRP198, which states "Time for updating purchase requisitions: &1," typically occurs during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. This message indicates that there is an issue with the timing of updating purchase requisitions in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Timing Issues: The error often arises when the system is unable to update purchase requisitions due to timing constraints. This can happen if the MRP run is not properly synchronized with the purchase requisition update process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MRP or purchasing modules that are not set correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Locking: If another process is locking the purchase requisition data, it can prevent the MRP run from updating the requisitions.
  Batch Job Conflicts: If there are batch jobs running that interfere with the MRP process, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check MRP Configuration: Review the MRP configuration settings in the system to ensure they are