How To Fix MA083 - Date & not in planning horizon (valid date will be set)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Date & not in planning horizon (valid date will be set)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA083 - Date & not in planning horizon (valid date will be set) ?

  The SAP error message MA083 ("Date & not in planning horizon (valid date will be set)") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning when a date that is being processed is outside the defined planning horizon. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating or changing production orders, purchase requisitions, or during MRP runs.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Not Defined: The planning horizon for the material or plant may not be set correctly in the configuration.
  Date Outside Valid Range: The date being processed (e.g., delivery date, production date) is beyond the defined planning horizon.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the MRP settings or the material master data.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict the planning horizon for certain materials or plants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for MRP (Transaction code: OPPQ) and check the planning horizon settings for the relevant plant and material.
  Ensure that the planning horizon is set to a value that accommodates the dates you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the relevant material and check the MRP views.
  Ensure that the MRP type and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Change the Date:
  
  If possible, adjust the date in the transaction you are processing to fall within the defined planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Parameters:
  
  Check the MRP parameters in the configuration to ensure they are set correctly for your planning needs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure the planning horizon and related settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OPPQ (MRP Planning Horizon)
  MD01 (MRP Run)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the MA083 error message.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the planning horizon or date handling.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the MRP or the specific transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA083 error and ensure that your planning horizon is correctly configured for your materials and processes.