How To Fix C+172 - No data exists in VRPMA for material &1 in time between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No data exists in VRPMA for material &1 in time between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+172 - No data exists in VRPMA for material &1 in time between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message C+172 indicates that there is no data available in the VRPMA table for the specified material during the given time period. This error typically arises in the context of demand planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when the system is trying to access planning data for a specific material but cannot find any records for the specified time frame.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Data: The most common cause is that there is no planning data (such as forecast, actual sales, or stock levels) available for the material in the specified time period.
  Incorrect Time Frame: The time frame specified in the error message may not align with the periods for which data has been maintained.
  Material Not Set Up for Planning: The material may not be set up correctly in the system for planning purposes, meaning it lacks the necessary configuration or master data.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted or