How To Fix MA456 - Planning type & falls within the SAP name range

MA456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Planning type & falls within the SAP name range

What causes this issue?

The name you have entered for your planning type falls within the SAP
name range.

System Response

You cannot create a planning type with this name.

How to fix this error?

Enter a name that begins with the letter Y or Z.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA456 - Planning type & falls within the SAP name range ?

  The SAP error message MA456 typically indicates that there is an issue with the planning type being used in a particular transaction or process. The message suggests that the planning type you are trying to use is either not defined correctly or falls outside the acceptable range of planning types defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Planning Type: The planning type you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may not be correctly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning type may not be assigned to the relevant planning area or may not be set up properly in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified planning type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the planning type entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Type: Verify that the planning type you are using is valid and exists in the system.