How To Fix MA338 - No reference rough-cut planning profile found

MA338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 338

• Message text: No reference rough-cut planning profile found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA338 - No reference rough-cut planning profile found ?

  The SAP error message MA338 "No reference rough-cut planning profile found" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a rough-cut planning profile that is required for the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rough-cut planning profile may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration settings have not been set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the production version may not have the correct rough-cut planning profile assigned.
  Missing or Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the relevant planning area may not be set correctly, leading to the inability to find a reference profile.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rough-Cut Planning Profile