How To Fix M3638 - Planning cycle & does not exist

M3638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Planning cycle & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The planning cycle specified does not exist.

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?

Choose another planning cycle or create a corresponding PPC planning
calendar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3638 - Planning cycle & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3638, which states "Planning cycle & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning when the system cannot find a specified planning cycle in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Cycle: The planning cycle you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning cycle may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning cycle.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the planning cycle name or code being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OPPQ or similar).
  Verify if the planning cycle exists and is correctly defined.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new planning cycle.
  
  
  
  Create a New Planning Cycle:
  
  If the planning cycle is missing, you can create it by navigating to the