How To Fix MD03_SYP001 - External planned orders cannot be created here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD03_SYP - Message class for package MD03_SYP

• Message number: 001

• Message text: External planned orders cannot be created here

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_SYP001 - External planned orders cannot be created here ?

  The SAP error message MD03_SYP001 indicates that external planned orders cannot be created in the current context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve external procurement or production.
  Causes:
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to allow for external planned orders. This can happen if the planning area is set up to only handle internal orders or if the relevant settings for external procurement are not activated.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials or resources involved. For example, if the material is not set up for external procurement or if the vendor data is incomplete.
  
  
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy assigned to the material may not support external procurement. Certain strategies are designed for make-to-stock or make-to-order scenarios and may