How To Fix MA189 - Historical periods lie outside the planning horizon

MA189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Historical periods lie outside the planning horizon

What causes this issue?

The historical periods for the planning type do not fall within the
planning horizon.

System Response

The forecast was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Extend the planning horizon in the planning type or specify
historical periods that lie within the planning horizon.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA189 - Historical periods lie outside the planning horizon ?

  The SAP error message MA189, which states "Historical periods lie outside the planning horizon," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with planning data in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access historical data that is not within the defined planning horizon for the material or product in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon is set in the material master or in the planning parameters, and it defines the time frame for which planning is performed. If historical data (e.g., sales orders, forecasts) falls outside this defined horizon, the error will occur.
  Data Availability: The historical data that the system is trying to access may not be available or may have been archived or deleted.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the material master or the planning strategy may not align with the actual data available, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
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