How To Fix M3097 - The MRP type requires you to specify a planning time fence

M3097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The MRP type requires you to specify a planning time fence

What causes this issue?

You have chosen an MRP type that requires a planning time fence.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a planning time fence.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3097 - The MRP type requires you to specify a planning time fence ?

  The SAP error message M3097 indicates that a planning time fence needs to be specified for a material that is being processed in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) run. This error typically arises when the MRP type assigned to a material requires a planning time fence, but it has not been defined in the material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  MRP Type Configuration: The MRP type assigned to the material (e.g., PD for MRP, VB for MRP with consumption) requires a planning time fence to be set. This is a parameter that defines a period during which no changes can be made to the planned orders or stock requirements.
  Missing Planning Time Fence: The planning time fence has not been defined in the material master record for the specific material or plant combination.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to specify a planning time fence for the material in the material master. Here are the steps