How To Fix 61205 - MRP calculation only until the end of the short-term horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 205

• Message text: MRP calculation only until the end of the short-term horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61205 - MRP calculation only until the end of the short-term horizon ?

  The SAP error message 61205, which states "MRP calculation only until the end of the short-term horizon," typically occurs during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. This message indicates that the MRP run is limited to the short-term horizon defined in the system settings, and it will not consider requirements beyond this period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Short-Term Horizon Setting: The MRP settings in the material master or MRP configuration may have a defined short-term horizon that restricts the planning to a specific timeframe.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material (e.g., PD for MRP, VB for consumption-based planning) may influence how far into the future the MRP run will calculate requirements.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the MRP configuration (transaction code OMD0) may limit the planning horizon.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions in the planning horizon.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MRP Settings:
  
  Go to the material master