How To Fix WRF_REF432 - Overflow: Pl. deliv. time set to 999! Material &1, plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Overflow: Pl. deliv. time set to 999! Material &1, plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF432 - Overflow: Pl. deliv. time set to 999! Material &1, plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF432 indicates that there is an overflow issue with the planned delivery time for a specific material in a particular plant. This typically occurs when the planned delivery time exceeds the maximum allowable value, which is why it is set to 999 days as a default.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Planned Delivery Time: The planned delivery time for the material is set to a value that exceeds the system's limit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the material master or in the configuration of the logistics or supply chain settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of material master data can lead to unrealistic planned delivery times.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the planned delivery time field and ensure it is set to a realistic value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planned Delivery Time:
  
  If the planned delivery time is set too high, adjust it to a more reasonable value that reflects actual delivery times.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the material and plant in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) for logistics and supply chain management.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks to prevent excessive values from being entered in the future. This can be done through user exits or validation rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the planned delivery times are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to enforce business rules around planned delivery times.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the overflow and ensuring that the planned delivery times are set correctly, you can resolve the WRF_REF432 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.