How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_BD005 - Max. prod. length must be greater than the fixed scrap for any length

/SAPMP/PP_BD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_BD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Max. prod. length must be greater than the fixed scrap for any length

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_BD005 - Max. prod. length must be greater than the fixed scrap for any length ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_BD005 Max. prod. length must be greater than the fixed scrap for any length typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders or routing in SAP. This error indicates that the maximum production length defined for a particular operation or material is not sufficient to cover the fixed scrap that has been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Scrap Definition: The fixed scrap defined for the production process is greater than or equal to the maximum production length. This means that the system cannot allocate enough length for the production process after accounting for the scrap.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the material master or routing that define the maximum production length and fixed scrap.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while defining the production parameters, such as maximum production length or fixed scrap.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Adjust Parameters:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction