How To Fix PPH_MRP240 - Lot-size proc. with "Overlapping" not supported in MRP Live on HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Lot-size proc. with "Overlapping" not supported in MRP Live on HANA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP240 - Lot-size proc. with "Overlapping" not supported in MRP Live on HANA ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP240 indicates that there is an issue with the lot-sizing procedure being used in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Live on HANA. Specifically, it states that the lot-size procedure with "Overlapping" is not supported in this context.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the MRP Live is trying to process a material that has been configured with a lot-sizing procedure that allows for overlapping, which is not compatible with the MRP Live functionality. Overlapping lot-sizing procedures are generally used in traditional MRP but are not supported in the MRP Live environment due to the different processing logic and optimizations in place.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Change Lot-Sizing Procedure:
  
  Go to the material master record of the affected material.
  Navigate to the MRP view.
  Change the lot-sizing procedure to one that is supported by MRP Live. Common alternatives include:
  
  Fixed lot size
  Lot-for-lot
  Economic order quantity (EOQ)
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured and do not include any unsupported features.
  Review the MRP area settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Test MRP Run:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test MRP run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the planning results are as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for MRP Live to understand the supported lot-sizing procedures and any other limitations that may apply.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if changing the lot-sizing procedure is not feasible for your business process, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MRP Live: MRP Live is a new planning engine introduced in SAP S/4HANA that provides faster and more efficient planning capabilities compared to traditional MRP.
  Lot-Sizing Procedures: These are rules that determine how much of a product should be produced or ordered in a single batch. Different procedures can have significant impacts on inventory levels and production efficiency.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPH_MRP240 error and ensure that your MRP processes run smoothly in the SAP S/4HANA environment.