How To Fix MA065 - Forecast starts before planning starts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Forecast starts before planning starts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA065 - Forecast starts before planning starts ?

  The SAP error message MA065, "Forecast starts before planning starts," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there is a mismatch between the forecast start date and the planning start date in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create or adjust forecasts in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The forecast start date is set earlier than the planning start date in the material master or in the planning parameters.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be aligned with the forecast version, leading to discrepancies in dates.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when setting up forecasts or planning parameters can lead to incorrect date configurations.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the planning and forecasting dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the planning view. Ensure that the planning start date is correctly set and that it is not later than the forecast start date.
  
  
  
  Review Forecast Settings:
  
  Check the forecast settings in the forecasting application (transaction code MC88 or MC87) to ensure that the forecast start date is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If you are using a specific planning version, ensure that the planning parameters are correctly set up. You can do this in the planning version settings (transaction code OMD0).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the dates in the relevant transactions or master data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to forecasting and planning to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code MC22 to run consistency checks on the forecast and planning data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MC88: Forecasting
  MC87: Forecasting Analysis
  OMD0: Planning Version Configuration
  MC22: Consistency Check for Forecasting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to MA065 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA065 error and ensure that your forecasting and planning processes are aligned correctly.