How To Fix W5129 - Item adopted in requirement coverage request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Item adopted in requirement coverage request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5129 - Item adopted in requirement coverage request ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W5129 - Item adopted in requirement coverage request:
  
  SAP Message W5129: "Item adopted in requirement coverage request"
  1. Cause:
  This warning message appears during the processing of requirements coverage (such as in MRP or manual requirement coverage) when an item that you are trying to process or change has already been adopted or included in an existing requirement coverage request.
  In other words, the system detects that the material or item is already part of a coverage request (like a planned order, purchase requisition, or production order) that covers the requirement. This means the system has already considered this item in the coverage process, and you are attempting to add or modify it again, which might lead to duplication or conflicts.
  
  2. Explanation:
  
  Requirement coverage request refers to the process where the system tries to cover demand (requirements) with supply elements (planned orders, purchase requisitions, stock, etc.).
  When an item is "adopted" in a coverage request, it means it has been assigned or linked to a particular requirement coverage document.
  The warning indicates that the item is already linked, so the system is cautioning you that your current action might be redundant or could overwrite existing coverage.
  
  
  3. Solution / How to handle:
  
  Check existing coverage requests: Review the existing requirement coverage requests for the item to understand what coverage already exists.
  Avoid duplicate entries: Ensure you are not creating duplicate planned orders or requisitions for the same requirement.
  Adjust or delete existing coverage if necessary: If the existing coverage is incorrect or needs to be changed, adjust or delete the existing planned orders or requisitions before creating new ones.
  Use transaction MD04 or MD05: To analyze the current stock/requirements situation and see what coverage exists.
  Review MRP parameters: Sometimes, MRP settings or lot-sizing procedures can cause multiple coverage requests; adjust these if needed.
  Ignore if informational: Since W5129 is a warning (not an error), it may be informational and not block processing. You can proceed if you are sure the duplication is intentional or harmless.
  
  
  4. Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W5 (Material Management)
  Transaction Codes: MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MD05 (Individual Display of MRP List), MD06 (Collective Display of MRP List)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to MRP and requirement coverage if you encounter issues with coverage requests.
  Customization: Requirement coverage behavior can be influenced by configuration in MRP parameters, lot-sizing, and procurement types.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W5129 - Item adopted in requirement coverage request
  
  
  Cause
  Item is already included in an existing requirement coverage request
  
  
  Effect
  Warning about potential duplication or conflict in coverage requests
  
  
  Solution
  Review existing coverage, avoid duplicates, adjust or delete existing coverage if needed
  
  
  Transactions
  MD04, MD05, MD06
  
  
  Message Class
  W5
  
  
  
  
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