How To Fix PPH_MRP411 - Determination of Basic Dates for Planned Orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_MRP -

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Determination of Basic Dates for Planned Orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_MRP411 - Determination of Basic Dates for Planned Orders ?

  The SAP error message PPH_MRP411, which pertains to the determination of basic dates for planned orders, typically indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling or date determination process in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the material master or production planning parameters.
  Causes of PPH_MRP411
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured. This includes missing lead times, production versions, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters for the material may not be set correctly. This includes settings for in-house production time, planned delivery time, and other related parameters.
  
  
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints in the production resources, the system may not be able to determine the basic dates for planned orders.
  
  
  MRP Type Settings: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be appropriate for the planning scenario, leading to issues in date determination.
  
  
  Production Versions: If the production version is not maintained or is incorrect, it can lead to problems in determining the basic dates.
  
  
  Solutions to PPH_MRP411
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that all relevant fields, such as lead times, production versions, and MRP parameters, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  Review Scheduling Parameters: Verify the scheduling parameters in the material master. Ensure that the in-house production time and planned delivery time are set correctly.
  
  
  Analyze Capacity Planning: Check the capacity planning for the production resources. Ensure that there are no capacity constraints that would prevent the scheduling of planned orders.
  
  
  Verify MRP Type: Ensure that the MRP type assigned to the material is appropriate for the planning scenario. If necessary, change the MRP type to one that is more suitable.
  
  
  Check Production Versions: Ensure that the production version is maintained correctly for the material. If there are multiple production versions, ensure that the correct one is being used.
  
  
  Run MRP Again: After making the necessary corrections, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD02 (MRP Run) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on MRP processes and configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the PPH_MRP411 error message in SAP.