How To Fix VSMI112 - Safety quantity field has been cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Safety quantity field has been cleared

What causes this issue?

You maintained a safety quantity as well as a safety percentage.

System Response

During the safety quantity calculation in the replenishment planning
process, the system either uses a calculated quantity based on a given
percentage or a fixed quantity. If you have filled both fields at the
same time, the system uses the value in the S<ZK>afety Perc.</> field
and clears the value in the <ZK>Safe Qty</> field.

How to fix this error?

If you want to have a fixed safety quantity stored with the profile,
clear the safety percentage field and maintain the safety quantity.
Note:
It is necessary that the profile includes a scheduling agreement
reference in the main section to retrieve the unit of measure used
(sales unit).

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI112 - Safety quantity field has been cleared ?

  The SAP error message VSMI112, which states "Safety quantity field has been cleared," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) within the SAP system. This message indicates that the safety stock quantity for a material has been set to zero or cleared, which can affect planning and inventory levels.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Entry: The safety stock quantity may have been manually cleared by a user during a material master update or maintenance.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system or during a system upgrade, safety stock values may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to inventory management or MRP could lead to safety stock values being reset.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies or errors in the material master data can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the safety stock field in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  If the safety stock has been cleared, you can re-enter the desired safety stock quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Use transaction code MM04 to review the change logs for the material master to identify who cleared the safety stock and when it happened.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to ensure there are no other related issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue is related to configuration changes, review the settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that safety stock settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the clearing of the safety stock was due to user error, consider providing additional training to users on how to manage safety stock settings properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Safety Stock: Safety stock is a buffer inventory that helps to prevent stockouts due to variability in demand or supply. It is crucial for maintaining service levels.
  MRP (Material Requirements Planning): MRP uses safety stock levels to calculate the required inventory levels and ensure that materials are available for production and sales.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting the SAP community for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSMI112 error and restore the safety stock quantity for the affected material.