How To Fix MD310 - No planning calendar exists for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 310

• Message text: No planning calendar exists for the material

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a planning calendar either in Customizing for
MRP (period totals) nor in the material master record.

System Response

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD310 - No planning calendar exists for the material ?

  The SAP error message MD310 ("No planning calendar exists for the material") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system cannot find a planning calendar associated with a specific material. This can prevent the system from performing planning activities for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Calendar: The most common cause is that the material in question does not have a planning calendar assigned to it in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning calendar may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Material Type: Certain material types may not have a planning calendar defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or related configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD310 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views (MRP 1, MRP 2, etc.) to see if a planning calendar is assigned.
  If it is missing, you can assign a planning calendar by editing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Assign a Planning Calendar:
  
  If the material does not have a planning calendar, you can assign one by navigating to the MRP view in the material master and entering the appropriate planning calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Calendar Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning calendar in the system (transaction code OPPR).
  Ensure that the planning calendar is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for the assignment of a planning calendar. You can check this in the configuration settings for material types.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OPPR: Planning Calendar Configuration
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on MRP and material master data management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD310 error and ensure that the material can be planned correctly in the system.