How To Fix MDRP008 - No sequence defined for planning run & yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDRP - Messages: DRP

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No sequence defined for planning run & yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDRP008 - No sequence defined for planning run & yet ?

  The SAP error message MDRP008: No sequence defined for planning run typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning runs in the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) areas. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined sequence for the planning run you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sequence Definition: The most common cause is that there is no planning sequence defined for the specific planning run you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning run might not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a sequence.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning sequences.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being used in the planning run, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define a Planning Sequence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SEQ or navigate through the SAP menu to define a new planning sequence.
  Ensure that the sequence is correctly configured with the necessary parameters and settings.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Sequences:
  
  Review the existing planning sequences to ensure that they are correctly set up and active.
  You can use transaction /SAPAPO/SEQ to view and manage existing sequences.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Run Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning run in transaction /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/SNP to ensure that it is linked to the correct planning sequence.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the planning run has the necessary authorizations to access the planning sequences.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all required master data (like product master, location master, etc.) is available and correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up planning sequences and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SEQ for sequences, /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning, and /SAPAPO/SNP for supply network planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDRP008 error and successfully execute your planning run in SAP.