How To Fix CM_MRP_BUFFER007 - Error while calculating time horizon for plant &1 and factory calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_MRP_BUFFER - MRP Buffer Access and Update

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Error while calculating time horizon for plant &1 and factory calendar &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MRP_BUFFER007 - Error while calculating time horizon for plant &1 and factory calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_MRP_BUFFER007 indicates that there is an issue with calculating the time horizon for a specific plant and factory calendar. This error typically arises during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process when the system is unable to determine the appropriate time frame for planning due to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar assigned to the plant may not be set up correctly, or it may not cover the required planning periods.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: There may be missing data related to the plant, such as holidays, working days, or other calendar-related settings.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the plant may not be configured properly, leading to issues in time horizon calculations.
  Time Horizon Parameters: The parameters for the time horizon in the MRP configuration may not be defined correctly, causing the system to fail in calculating the required time frame.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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