How To Fix MD03_SYP002 - External planned orders cannot be changed here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD03_SYP - Message class for package MD03_SYP

• Message number: 002

• Message text: External planned orders cannot be changed here

What causes this issue?

You tried to change an external planned order, but this type of planned
orders can only be changed in the external planning system (SAP
Integrated Business Planning).
External orders first have to be handed over to detailed planning and
scheduling by using a heuristic in Advanced Planning or report <ls>Hand
Over External Planned Orders to Detailed Planning and Scheduling</> (
<lb>SYPP_HANDOVER_RUN</>).

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?

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_SYP002 - External planned orders cannot be changed here ?

  The SAP error message MD03_SYP002 indicates that you are trying to change external planned orders in a context where it is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) modules, where certain planned orders are marked as external and are managed differently than internal planned orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Planned Orders: The error arises because the planned orders you are trying to modify are classified as external. External planned orders are usually generated from external systems or processes and are not meant to be changed directly in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to external planned orders to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify external planned orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type: Verify if the planned order is indeed an external planned order. You can do this by