How To Fix PPH_MRP247 - Reord.Point w/ Ext.Req and Repl to Max Stock is not supported in MRP Live

PPH_MRP247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Reord.Point w/ Ext.Req and Repl to Max Stock is not supported in MRP Live

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP247 - Reord.Point w/ Ext.Req and Repl to Max Stock is not supported in MRP Live ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP247 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the reorder point planning in the context of MRP Live. Specifically, it states that "Reorder Point with External Requirements and Replenishment to Maximum Stock is not supported in MRP Live." This error typically arises when the system encounters a scenario that MRP Live does not support.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  Reorder Point Planning: The material is set up for reorder point planning, which is a method of inventory management where stock is replenished when it falls below a certain level.
  External Requirements: The material has external requirements (e.g., sales orders, forecasts) that are influencing the planning.
  Replenishment to Maximum Stock: The configuration is set to replenish stock up to a maximum level, which is not supported in MRP Live.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change Planning Strategy:
  
  If possible, change the planning strategy