How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF167 - NLQ not determined for &1; material wasn't randomly selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: NLQ not determined for &1; material wasn't randomly selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF167 - NLQ not determined for &1; material wasn't randomly selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF167 NLQ not determined for &1; material wasn't randomly selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM), particularly when dealing with the planning and execution of processes related to materials and inventory management.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system was unable to determine a Non-Linear Quantity (NLQ) for a specific material. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not have been properly set up in the system, or the necessary data for NLQ calculation is missing.
  Random Selection Criteria: The material was not selected for random sampling due to the criteria defined in the system. This could be due to settings in the planning or execution process that exclude certain materials from being randomly selected.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SCM system that are not aligned with the requirements for NLQ determination.
  Missing or Incorrect NLQ Parameters: The parameters required for calculating NLQ may not be defined or may be incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material in question is correctly set up in the material master.
  Verify that all necessary fields related to NLQ are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Random Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the criteria used for random selection in the relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that the material meets the criteria for being selected.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SCM system related to NLQ and random selection.
  Make adjustments as necessary to ensure that the material can be selected.
  
  
  
  Check NLQ Parameters:
  
  Verify that the parameters for NLQ calculation are defined and correct.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or SCM consultant to ensure that the parameters are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the material can now be selected and that NLQ can be determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), or SCMB related transactions to access the relevant settings and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.