How To Fix FRE358 - Plan. cycle &1, plant &2 and PPC plan. cal. &3, plant &4 not compatible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Plan. cycle &1, plant &2 and PPC plan. cal. &3, plant &4 not compatible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE358 - Plan. cycle &1, plant &2 and PPC plan. cal. &3, plant &4 not compatible. ?

  The SAP error message FRE358 indicates a compatibility issue between planning cycles and plants in the context of production planning and control (PPC). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use a planning cycle that is not compatible with the specified plant or PPC plan.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Planning Cycle: The planning cycle defined for a specific plant does not match the planning cycle defined for the PPC plan.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the planning cycles for the plants and PPC plans are not aligned.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the materials or plants may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in planning cycles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for planning cycles in SAP (Transaction code: OPPQ).
  Verify that the planning cycles for both the specified plant and PPC plan are correctly defined and compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and PPC Plan Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the plant and PPC plan in the system to ensure they are correctly assigned to the appropriate planning cycles.
  Ensure that the planning cycle assigned to the plant is also assigned to the PPC plan.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the materials involved to ensure that the correct planning cycles are assigned.
  Make any necessary adjustments to the material master records (Transaction code: MM02) to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on planning cycles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the planning processes work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OPPQ: Planning Cycle Configuration
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OPP1: Create Planning Cycle
  OPP3: Display Planning Cycle
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning cycles and compatibility.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning cycles and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRE358 error and ensure that your planning cycles are compatible across the specified plants and PPC plans.