Message type: E = Error
Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution
Message number: 040
Message text: PO quantity optimizing not possible for plant &1, matl &2, supplier &3
Quantity optimizing cannot be run for the entry containing the
following data:
Distribution center: &V1&
Material: &V2&
Vendor or supplying site: &V3&
This may be due to the following:
The supply soure is unknown. Entries cannot be optimized if no supply
source has been defined.
Supplementary Logistics Services (SLS) are active for the entry. If
this is the case, quantity optimizing is not normally used.
You have not activated quantity optimizing and do not use
cross-docking. Quantity optimizing is only run if:
Quantity optimizing is active
You use cross-docking
Quantity optimizing is not used.
Note the causes listed above.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
W_MD040
- PO quantity optimizing not possible for plant &1, matl &2, supplier &3 ?The SAP error message W_MD040 indicates that the system is unable to optimize the purchase order (PO) quantity for a specific plant, material, and supplier combination. This error typically arises during the planning or procurement process when the system attempts to optimize the order quantities based on certain criteria but encounters issues. Causes: Insufficient Stock Levels: The system may find that there is not enough stock available to meet the demand, which prevents optimization. Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, plant, or supplier, such as incorrect lead times, minimum order quantities, or other procurement parameters. Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set for the material or plant may not allow for optimization. This includes settings like lot size, safety stock, or reorder points. Blocked Suppliers: The supplier may be blocked or not set up correctly in the system, preventing the system from processing the order. Purchase Info Records: Missing or
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