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DRP Action Messages
DRP generates action messages recommending what actions a planner should take, such as rescheduling, canceling, or releasing intersite requests. Usually, you delete action messages after reviewing them so you can track which messages you have acted on. Use one of these programs:
• DRP Action Message Review/Update (12.13.5)
• Order Action Message Inquiry (12.13.6)
• DRP Action Message Report (12.13.7)
• The action message review functions in the MRP module. Both MRP and DRP action messages display in all of these functions. They are not kept separate.
To delete the messages displayed on the screen, specify Delete All. Delete Single displays each message and prompts you to delete it.
Deleted messages cannot be recovered. However, if you did not take the recommended action, the message displays again next time you run MRP and/or DRP.
The first screen selects the action messages to review, usually for a specific buyer/planner, and displays them for one item number at a time, until there are no more messages or you click Back. At the bottom of each screen of messages, you can delete some or all of them.
DRP Action Messages details the action messages generated by DRP.

DRP Action Messages
 
Message
Description
Beginning quantity less than zero.
Initial nettable quantity on hand is negative.
Beginning available less than zero.
Quantity on hand less safety stock is negative.
Create intersite request.
An intersite request should be created to satisfy a negative projected on-hand balance. This message is only generated if Plan Orders is set to No, or if a new requirement appears within the time fence.
De-expedite [order type].
A scheduled intersite request is due before it is needed and should be delayed, or demand rescheduled to an earlier date.
Expedite [order type].
A scheduled intersite request is due after it is needed and should be rescheduled to an earlier date, or demand rescheduled to a later date.
Cancel [order type].
A scheduled intersite request is no longer needed and should be deleted.
Release due for [order type].
Specified supply order should be released. You can release both planned and firm-planned orders. Approving the order changes its status to firm planned.
Use the Order Release Horizon field in MRP Control (23.24) to specify the number of days prior to the order release date for this action message to display.
Release past due for [order type].
Specified supply order was not released when it was due. It now needs to be released and expedited, or the demand must be rescheduled for a later date.
Quantity less than minimum [order type].
A supply order was created for a quantity less than the minimum quantity set in the item planning data. This appears only for MRP planned orders.
Quantity exceeds maximum [order type].
A supply order was created for a quantity greater than the maximum quantity set in the item planning data. This appears only for MRP planned orders.
Past due [order type].
Scheduled supply order receipt is past the due date.
Time fence conflict—[order type].
Unsatisfied material requirement exists inside the planning time fence for the item. MRP will not create planned orders within the time fence. You should either manually schedule and expedite orders to fill this demand or delay fulfillment of the requirement that created the demand.
Shipment due for [order type].
A shipment for an intersite request item is due. Action should be taken at the shipping site to ensure that the order is received on time.
Shipment past due for [order type].
A shipment for an intersite request item is past due. You should either delay the orders that created the requirement for the item or expedite them when the item does arrive.
No source of supply for [order type].
A valid source network is not available for the date a DRP item is required. Either the item or item-site planning data does not reference a source network, or the source network is not effective on that date.
Planned order count exceeds maximum.
An item/site combination generated the maximum number of planned orders. MRP currently cuts off the creation of orders for an item/site combination at 1000. Calculation for other items continues. This prevents runaway calculations caused by, for example, an incorrect item order quantity.