How To Fix MD119 - Please adjust dates for the independent requirements versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Please adjust dates for the independent requirements versions

What causes this issue?

You changed the planning period of the scenario so that the validity
period of one or more planned independent requirements versions no
longer lies within the planning period.

System Response

If you have maintained the validity periods for the planned independent
requirements, the system checks whether they lie within the planning
period for the scenario.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the validity periods of the versions to suit the planning
period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD119 - Please adjust dates for the independent requirements versions ?

  The SAP error message MD119, which states "Please adjust dates for the independent requirements versions," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the dates of independent requirements (such as sales forecasts or planned independent requirements) for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The independent requirements for a material may have been defined with dates that do not align with the planning horizon or the current date settings in the system.
  Versioning Issues: If multiple versions of independent requirements exist, there may be inconsistencies in the dates across these versions.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in the date settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying independent requirements can lead to incorrect date settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Independent Requirements: Go to the transaction code MD61 (Create Independent Requirements) or MD62 (Change Independent Requirements) and review the independent requirements for the material in question. Ensure that the dates are correctly set and do not overlap inappropriately.
  Adjust Dates: If you find any discrepancies, adjust the dates of the independent requirements to ensure they are within the planning horizon and do not conflict with each other.
  Review Versions: If you are using multiple versions of independent requirements, ensure that all versions have consistent date settings. You can check this in the same transaction codes mentioned above.
  Check Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters for the material in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) under the MRP views. Ensure that the settings are appropriate for the material and its independent requirements.
  Re-run MRP: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the MRP process (transaction code MD02 or MD03) to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD61: Create Independent Requirements
  MD62: Change Independent Requirements
  MD02: MRP Run for a Single Material
  MD03: MRP Run for a Material in a Plant
  
  
  MRP Configuration: Ensure that the MRP configuration settings in the system are correctly set up for the materials being planned.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on independent requirements and MRP processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD119 error and ensure that your independent requirements are correctly aligned with the planning process in SAP.