How To Fix MA354 - The to... date lies outside the planning horizon.

MA354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 354

• Message text: The to... date lies outside the planning horizon.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA354 - The to... date lies outside the planning horizon. ?

  The SAP error message MA354 ("The to... date lies outside the planning horizon") typically occurs in the context of materials planning, particularly when working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for planning (the "to" date) is beyond the defined planning horizon in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon is defined in the system settings, and it specifies the time frame within which planning can occur. If the date you are trying to use exceeds this horizon, the error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Date Input: The date you are entering may be incorrect or not aligned with the expected planning periods.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data or the planning parameters may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the planning horizon.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for MRP in SAP (Transaction Code: OMDU