How To Fix MPD029 - No cycle data is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No cycle data is available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD029 - No cycle data is available ?

  The SAP error message MPD029 ("No cycle data is available") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Master Data Management (MDM) modules, particularly when dealing with production cycles or planning data. This error indicates that the system cannot find any cycle data for the specified material or production process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cycle Data: The most common cause is that the cycle data for the material or production process has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like MRP or Work Scheduling) may not be filled out.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of cycle data.
  Data Deletion: Cycle data may have been deleted or not yet created for the specific planning scenario.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cycle data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Cycle Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code MD61 for planning or MD02 for MRP) and ensure that the cycle data is created and maintained for the material in question.
  Check the production version and ensure that it is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and ensure that all necessary views are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the MRP and Work Scheduling views are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly for the production process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cycle data. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD61, MD02, MM03, and C223 (for production versions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.