How To Fix MD706 - Release period key & has not been maintained for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Release period key & has not been maintained for plant &

What causes this issue?

In the material master record, a scheduling margin key has been entered
that does not exist in Customizing of MRP.

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 MD706 - Release period key & has not been maintained for plant & ?

  The SAP error message MD706 indicates that the release period key has not been maintained for a specific plant in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is trying to process planning data but cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The release period key is not defined for the plant in the MRP settings.
  Incorrect Plant Data: The plant data may not be correctly set up in the material master or MRP views.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data that prevent the system from recognizing the release period key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD706 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and check the MRP views.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly specified and that the MRP data is complete.
  
  
  
  Maintain Release Period Key:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for MRP:
  
  Use transaction code OMPR or follow the path: Logistics > Production > MRP > MRP Settings > Define Release Period Key.
  
  
  Create or maintain the release period key for the relevant plant. Ensure that the key is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check MRP Area Settings:
  
  If you are using MRP areas, ensure that the MRP area settings are correctly configured and that the release period key is maintained for those areas as well.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Configuration:
  
  Check the overall MRP configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place. This includes checking the MRP profile and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MD01 (MRP Run), and OMPR (Maintain Release Period Key).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on MRP configuration and material master data management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and MRP settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues with the system configuration or data integrity.