How To Fix MA670 - Date of events & lies outside the planning period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 670

• Message text: Date of events & lies outside the planning period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA670 - Date of events & lies outside the planning period ?

  The SAP error message MA670 ("Date of events & lies outside the planning period") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning when the system encounters a date that is outside the defined planning horizon. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or changing production orders, sales orders, or during MRP runs.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Period Configuration: The planning period may not be set correctly in the system. This could be due to the configuration of the planning parameters in the material master or the MRP settings.
  Date Mismatch: The date of the event (e.g., production order start date, delivery date) is outside the range defined in the planning parameters.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to incorrect planning dates.
  MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be suitable for the planning scenario being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for MRP and check the planning horizon settings. Ensure that the planning period is set to cover the dates you are working with.
  You can check the planning period in the material master under the MRP 2 view.
  
  
  
  Adjust Event Dates:
  
  Review the dates of the events (e.g., production orders, sales orders) and ensure they fall within the defined planning period. If necessary, adjust the dates to be within the planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to MRP and planning.
  
  
  
  MRP Type Review:
  
  Verify the MRP type assigned to the material. If the MRP type is not appropriate for the planning scenario, consider changing it to a more suitable type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure planning periods and MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD01 (MRP Run) to analyze the planning situation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, ensure that it does not interfere with the planning dates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP MRP and production planning.