How To Fix MD03_SYP000 - External planned orders cannot be created manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD03_SYP - Message class for package MD03_SYP

• Message number: 000

• Message text: External planned orders cannot be created manually

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an external planned order, but this type of planned
orders can only be created in the external planning system (SAP
Integrated Business Planning).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD03_SYP000 - External planned orders cannot be created manually ?

  The SAP error message MD03_SYP000 indicates that external planned orders cannot be created manually in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve external procurement or production processes.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent manual creation of external planned orders. This is often a deliberate design choice to ensure that all planned orders are generated through the planning process rather than manually entered.
  
  
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy assigned to the material may not allow for manual entries of external planned orders. Certain strategies are designed to automate procurement and production processes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create external planned orders manually.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be specific settings in the material master or in the planning area that restrict manual entries.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to external planned orders. Ensure that the settings allow for manual creation if that is the desired functionality.
  
  
  Review Planning Strategy: Check the planning strategy assigned to the material. If it is set to a strategy that does not permit manual entries, you may need to change the strategy or adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to create the external planned order has the necessary authorizations. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: Inspect the material master data for the relevant material. Look for any settings that might restrict manual creation of planned orders, such as procurement type or planning parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) and MD02 (Single-Item, Multi-Level Planning) to analyze the planning situation.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message MD03_SYP000 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper processes for creating planned orders and understand the implications of the planning strategies in use.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.