How To Fix PD053 - Key date is not within planning period from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Key date is not within planning period from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PD053 - Key date is not within planning period from & to & ?

  The SAP error message PD053 ("Key date is not within planning period from & to &") typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Project System (PS) modules. This error indicates that the key date you are trying to use for planning activities falls outside the defined planning period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Key Date Outside Planning Period: The key date you are trying to use for your planning activity is not within the range of the defined planning period. This can happen if:
  
  The planning period has not been set up correctly.
  The key date is set to a date that is either too early or too late compared to the defined planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The planning period may not be configured properly in the system settings, leading to discrepancies between the key date and the allowed planning period.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or project may not be set up correctly, which can affect the planning period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area or planning version you are using.
  Verify the start and end dates of the planning period. Ensure that the key date you are using falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Date:
  
  If possible, adjust the key date to a date that falls within the defined planning period.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant materials or projects to ensure that all necessary planning parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure planning periods and related settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning settings or to the key date.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MD01 (for MRP run), C223 (for planning area configuration), or CJ20N (for project planning) depending on the context of the error.
  Planning Horizon: Understanding the concept of planning horizons in SAP can help in configuring the system correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning periods and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PD053 error and ensure that your planning activities proceed smoothly.