How To Fix MD138 - Planning period in the past

MD138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Planning period in the past

What causes this issue?

The planning period lies either partially or completely in the past.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the start and finish dates of the planning period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD138 - Planning period in the past ?

  The SAP error message MD138, which states "Planning period in the past," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when trying to execute planning functions in SAP. This error indicates that the planning period you are trying to work with is set to a date that has already passed, which is not allowed in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Settings: The planning horizon or the planning period you are trying to use is set to a date that is earlier than the current date.
  Master Data Configuration: The material master or planning parameters may have been configured with a planning period that does not align with the current date.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings may not be correctly defined, leading to attempts to plan for periods that are no longer relevant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Date: Verify the current date in the system and ensure that the planning period you are trying to