How To Fix WT733 - For material &, the system defined a (gross) requirement of & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 733

• Message text: For material &, the system defined a (gross) requirement of & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT733 - For material &, the system defined a (gross) requirement of & & ?

  SAP Error Message WT733
  Message Text:
  
  For material &, the system defined a (gross) requirement of & &.
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WT733 typically appears during the planning run (e.g., MRP or consumption-based planning) and indicates that the system has identified a gross requirement for a material. This message is informational but can sometimes be interpreted as an error or warning depending on the context.
  
  The system has found a gross requirement (demand) for the material in question.
  The placeholders (&) are replaced by the material number and the quantity or other details.
  This message is often triggered when the system processes dependent requirements or planned independent requirements.
  It can also appear if there is a discrepancy or unexpected demand in the planning horizon.
  
  In summary:
  
  The system is informing you that it has detected a gross requirement for the specified material during planning.
  
  2. Solution / How to Handle
  Since WT733 is generally an informational message, it does not indicate an error that needs correction but rather a status or result of the planning run.
  Steps to consider:
  
  Check the demand: Review the source of the gross requirement. Is it from a sales order, planned independent requirement, or dependent demand from a higher-level assembly?
  Verify planning parameters: Ensure that the material master data (MRP type, lot size, safety stock, etc.) and BOM/routing are correctly maintained.
  Check planning horizon: Confirm that the planning horizon and dates are set correctly.
  Review stock and receipts: Compare the gross requirements with available stock and planned receipts to ensure supply meets demand.
  Adjust planning if necessary: If the gross requirement is unexpected or incorrect, investigate the source documents or master data causing it.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WT (Work Scheduling)
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MD01 (Total Planning)  
  MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level Planning)  
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)  
  
  
  Material Master: Check MRP views for correct settings.
  BOM and Routing: Ensure BOMs are correctly maintained to avoid incorrect dependent requirements.
  MRP Run Logs: Review logs for other messages that might indicate issues.
  SAP Notes: If the message appears in an unexpected context or is accompanied by errors, check SAP Notes for known issues.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  System detected a gross requirement for the material during planning.
  
  
  Solution
  Review demand sources, verify master data and planning parameters, and confirm planning results.
  
  
  Info
  Informational message during MRP; check MD04 and planning logs for details.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you analyze a specific scenario or provide guidance on interpreting the planning results related to this message.