How To Fix W0144 - Maximum requested delivery date is shorter than lead time (&1 days)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Maximum requested delivery date is shorter than lead time (&1 days)

What causes this issue?

You entered a maximum allowed requested delivery time that is shorter
than the lead time defined for the order type used.

System Response

Your entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Select a maximum allowed requested delivery time that does not fall
short of the lead time set for the order type.
Alternatively, you can shorten the lead time for the order type.
<DS:DE.W_OS_SOTYP>Order types</> are maintained in the <ZH>Sales and
Distribution</> section of the implementation guide.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

<DS:TRAN.VOV8>Proceed</>.
ENDIF

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0144 - Maximum requested delivery date is shorter than lead time (&1 days) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message W0144: "Maximum requested delivery date is shorter than lead time (&1 days)":
  
  Error Message:
  W0144 - Maximum requested delivery date is shorter than lead time (&1 days)
  
  Cause:
  This warning occurs during sales order processing or delivery scheduling when the requested delivery date entered by the user is earlier than the minimum possible delivery date calculated by the system based on the lead time.
  
  The system calculates the earliest possible delivery date by adding the lead time (e.g., production time, procurement time, transportation time) to the order date or the current date.
  If the requested delivery date is shorter than this calculated lead time, the system issues this warning.
  The number (&1) in the message indicates the number of days of lead time that cannot be met.
  
  Typical reasons:
  
  The customer requests a delivery date that is too soon.
  Lead times are set too long in the material master or routing.
  Incorrect or missing lead time data in material master or scheduling parameters.
  Transportation or production constraints not accounted for.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Adjust Requested Delivery Date:
  
  Review the requested delivery date entered in the sales order.
  Negotiate with the customer to extend the delivery date to meet the lead time requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Lead Time Settings:
  
  Check the material master (MM02) for relevant lead times:
  
  Planned Delivery Time (in MRP2 view)
  In-house Production Time (if applicable)
  Transportation Lead Time
  
  
  Check routing and work center times if production is involved.
  Adjust lead times if they are incorrectly maintained or outdated.
  
  
  
  Check Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Verify the scheduling parameters in the sales order or delivery document.
  Check if any manual changes to dates or lead times have been made.
  
  
  
  Use Forward Scheduling or Backward Scheduling:
  
  Depending on business requirements, adjust scheduling type to better fit requested dates.
  
  
  
  Override Warning (if business allows):
  
  Since W0144 is a warning, the system allows you to continue processing.
  If the business decides to accept the risk, you can proceed with the order but be aware of potential delivery delays.
  
  
  
  Check Transportation and Shipping Times:
  
  Sometimes transportation lead times are underestimated or not maintained.
  Adjust shipping point or route lead times accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W0 (Sales and Distribution)
  Transaction Codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), VL01N (Create Delivery)
  Material Master Views: MRP2 (for planned delivery time), Work Scheduling (for production lead time)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to lead time calculation.
  Configuration: Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Availability Check and Transfer of Requirements > Define Checking Rules and Define Lead Times.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Type
  Warning (W0144)
  
  
  Meaning
  Requested delivery date < minimum lead time
  
  
  Cause
  Requested date too early vs. lead time
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust requested date or lead times
  
  
  Can be overridden?
  Yes, but with caution
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can also help you with the exact steps to check or change lead times in the material master or sales order scheduling. Just let me know!