How To Fix M3785 - Caution: 60 time buckets max. can be taken into account

M3785 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Caution: 60 time buckets max. can be taken into account

What causes this issue?

For the number of time buckets required, you have specified a value > 60
for at least one of the following fields:
Historical values
Initialization periods
Periods per season
Forecast periods
Fixed periods
However, 60 time buckets maximum can be considered in the standard SAP
system.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3785 - Caution: 60 time buckets max. can be taken into account ?

  The SAP error message M3785, which states "Caution: 60 time buckets max. can be taken into account," typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This message indicates that the system is limited to processing a maximum of 60 time buckets for certain planning activities, such as demand planning or capacity planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the planning run or forecast is set to consider more than 60 time buckets (e.g., days, weeks, or months) for a specific planning horizon. This limitation is often due to system settings or configurations that restrict the number of time buckets to ensure performance and manageability.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Adjust Planning Horizon: Review the planning horizon settings in your planning profile. If you are trying to analyze or plan for a period that exceeds 60 time buckets, consider reducing