How To Fix MD164 - Planning scenario & has not been assigned any plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Planning scenario & has not been assigned any plants

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign the necessary plants to the planning scenario.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD164 - Planning scenario & has not been assigned any plants ?

  The SAP error message MD164 indicates that a planning scenario has not been assigned to any plants. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar planning modules where planning scenarios are used to manage and execute planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Planning Scenario: The planning scenario you are trying to use has not been linked to any plants in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the planning scenario was created but not properly assigned to the relevant plants.
  Data Maintenance: The necessary data maintenance for the planning scenario might not have been completed, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD164 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Scenario Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to planning scenario configuration (e.g., /SAPAPO/SCENARIO).
  Verify if the planning scenario in question is assigned to the relevant plants. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Assign Plants to the Planning Scenario:
  
  In the planning scenario configuration, find the option to assign plants.
  Add the necessary plants to the planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all required settings for the planning scenario are correctly configured.
  Check if there are any prerequisites or dependencies that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (like material master, location master, etc.) is maintained for the plants and the planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SCENARIO for managing planning scenarios.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring planning scenarios and their assignments.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning scenarios and plant assignments.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD164 error and successfully assign your planning scenario to the required plants.