How To Fix PR031 - Replenishment lead time is greater than 999 days (check this)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Replenishment lead time is greater than 999 days (check this)

What causes this issue?

The replenishment lead time calculated by the system exceeds 999 days.
The replenishment lead time is calculated as follows:
for in-house production; production time plus goods receipt processing
time,
for external procurement; the sum of the planned delivery time plus
processing time for purchasing plus the goods receipt processing time.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the times which are recorded in the material's master record and
correct them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR031 - Replenishment lead time is greater than 999 days (check this) ?

  The SAP error message PR031 indicates that the replenishment lead time for a particular material is set to a value greater than 999 days. This is a validation check in SAP to ensure that lead times are within a reasonable range for planning and inventory management purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The replenishment lead time may have been incorrectly configured in the material master data.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered an excessively high value for the lead time.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the lead time values were not properly adjusted or validated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "MRP" (Material Requirements Planning) view for the material in question.
  Look for the "Replenishment Lead Time" field and verify its value.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Lead Time:
  
  If the lead time is indeed greater than 999 days, update it to a more reasonable value that reflects the actual replenishment time required for that material.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Ensure that the lead time set aligns with your business processes and supply chain capabilities.
  If necessary, consult with supply chain or logistics teams to determine the appropriate lead time.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Consider using input validation rules or user training to minimize data entry errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Replenishment Lead Time: This is the time it takes from placing an order until the stock is available for use. It includes procurement time, production time, and any transportation time.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, MRP, etc.
  MRP Configuration: Ensure that your MRP settings are correctly configured to reflect realistic lead times and other parameters that affect inventory management.
  
  By addressing the lead time value and ensuring proper data management practices, you can resolve the PR031 error and improve your material planning processes in SAP.