How To Fix 61763 - No coverage by the master plan for this date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 763

• Message text: No coverage by the master plan for this date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61763 - No coverage by the master plan for this date ?

  The SAP error message "61763 No coverage by the master plan for this date" typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is no planned coverage for a specific material or product on the date in question, meaning that the system cannot find any planned orders, stock, or other relevant data to fulfill the demand for that date.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Plan Data: The master planning data for the material may not be set up correctly, or there may be no planned orders or stock available for the specified date.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters (like lot size, safety stock, etc.) may not be configured properly, leading to gaps in coverage.
  Date Mismatch: The date for which the coverage is being checked may not align with the planning horizon or the validity period of the master plan.
  Material Status: The material may be set to a status that prevents it from being planned (e.g., blocked for planning).
  Demand and Supply Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the demand (sales orders, forecasts) and the supply (planned orders, stock).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Plan Configuration: Ensure that the master plan for the material is correctly configured and that there are planned orders or stock available for the date in question.
  Review Planning Parameters: Verify the planning parameters for the material in the material master (e.g., MRP type, lot size, safety stock) to ensure they are set correctly.
  Adjust Planning Horizon: If the date is outside the planning horizon, consider extending the planning horizon in the MRP settings.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked for planning and is active in the system.
  Run MRP: If there are no planned orders, run the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to generate the necessary planned orders based on demand.
  Analyze Demand and Supply: Review the demand and supply situation for the material to identify any discrepancies and adjust accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the stock and requirements for the material, and MD01 (MRP Run) to execute the MRP process.
  MRP Types: Familiarize yourself with different MRP types (e.g., PD for MRP, VB for consumption-based planning) and their implications on planning.
  Material Master: Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure all relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  Planning Strategies: Understand the planning strategies being used (e.g., make-to-stock, make-to-order) as they can affect how coverage is determined.
  
  By addressing the above causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure proper planning coverage for your materials in SAP.