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

MDRP008 - Overview

• 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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MDRP008 - Details

• 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