How To Fix M3595 - With time-phased materials planning, enter a planning cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 595

• Message text: With time-phased materials planning, enter a planning cycle

What causes this issue?

You have selected MRP procedure "time-phased materials planning".
This procedure requires a planning cycle in the form of a PPC planning
calendar.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter a planning cycle.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3595 - With time-phased materials planning, enter a planning cycle ?

  The SAP error message M3595 indicates that there is an issue with time-phased materials planning, specifically that a planning cycle has not been entered. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning when the system requires a defined planning cycle to proceed with the planning process.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The planning cycle is not defined in the material master data for the relevant material.
  The planning cycle is not specified in the planning parameters for the planning run.
  The system is set to use time-phased planning, but the necessary configuration or data is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3595 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) view for the material in question.
  Ensure that a planning cycle is defined in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Define Planning Cycle:
  
  If a planning cycle is not defined, you can create one using transaction code OPPQ (Define Planning Cycles).
  Specify the necessary parameters for the planning cycle, such as the frequency and duration.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the MRP settings (transaction code OMD0).
  Ensure that the planning cycle is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again (transaction code MD01 or MD02) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the planning cycle settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OPPQ: Define Planning Cycles
  OMD0: MRP Area Settings
  MD01/MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to MRP and planning cycles that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to MRP and materials planning for a deeper understanding of how planning cycles work.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3595 error and successfully proceed with your materials planning activities in SAP.