How To Fix R7B087 - Type of stock coverage calculation has been changed to 'Derived'

R7B087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Type of stock coverage calculation has been changed to 'Derived'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B087 - Type of stock coverage calculation has been changed to 'Derived' ?

  The SAP error message R7B087 indicates that the type of stock coverage calculation has been changed to 'Derived'. This message typically arises in the context of inventory management and stock coverage analysis within SAP systems, particularly in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there is a change in the configuration or settings related to stock coverage calculations. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the planning area or settings that affect how stock coverage is calculated.
  Master Data Changes: Modifications in the master data of materials, such as changes in the planning strategy or stock levels.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system defaulting to a derived calculation method.
  Version Changes: Upgrades or changes in the version of the SAP system that may affect how stock coverage is calculated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7B087 error