How To Fix PMRP_TRANSFER072 - No relevant demands found within the reference validity interval.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP_TRANSFER - Messages for PMRP_TRANSFER

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No relevant demands found within the reference validity interval.

What causes this issue?

Evaluation did not find any relevant top-level demands to be transferred
to pMRP.
The following demands are relevant:
the selected planned independent requirements (PIRs)
the selected sales demands
the selected releases for stock transfer

System Response

An error message is raised. No pMRP simulation can be processed without
top-level demands.

How to fix this error?

Check the demand categories mentioned above in the stock requirements
list.
Do these demands exist for the selected products and are their
requirement dates within the reference validity interval?

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER072 - No relevant demands found within the reference validity interval. ?

  The SAP error message PMRP_TRANSFER072, which states "No relevant demands found within the reference validity interval," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules. This error indicates that the system could not find any relevant demand (such as sales orders, planned orders, or forecasts) for the material within the specified validity period.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Validity Interval: The reference validity interval set for the planning run may not align with the actual demand dates.
  No Open Demand: There may be no open sales orders, planned orders, or forecasts for the material in question.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters (like planning horizon) may not be set correctly, leading to a mismatch in expected demand.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may not be correctly configured, such as the MRP type or planning strategy.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the demand management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Validity Interval: Review the validity interval settings in the MRP run. Ensure that the interval covers the period where you expect to see demand.
  Review Demand Data: Check for any existing sales orders, planned orders, or forecasts for the material. If there are none, you may need to create them.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters are set correctly in the MRP configuration. This includes the planning horizon and other relevant settings.
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the MRP type, planning strategy, and other settings are appropriate for the material.
  Run MRP Again: After making any necessary adjustments, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant tables for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as MD01 (MRP Run), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), and MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level MRP) to analyze and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's support portal can provide additional insights.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to MRP and demand management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PMRP_TRANSFER072 error and implement a solution to resolve it.