How To Fix PP_TIMEDEP_STOCK003 - Specify current date or future date for Product &1, Plant &2, MRP Area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_TIMEDEP_STOCK - Message Class for Time-Dependent Stock

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Specify current date or future date for Product &1, Plant &2, MRP Area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_TIMEDEP_STOCK003 - Specify current date or future date for Product &1, Plant &2, MRP Area &3 ?

  The SAP error message PP_TIMEDEP_STOCK003 indicates that there is an issue with the date specified for a product in the context of planning or stock management. This error typically arises when the system expects a current or future date for a specific product, plant, and MRP area, but a past date has been provided instead.
  Cause:
  
  Past Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a past date has been entered in the relevant transaction or report. The system requires that the date be either the current date or a future date to ensure that planning and stock management processes are valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area that enforce date constraints.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter incorrect dates due to typographical errors or misunderstanding of the date fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Review the date entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that it is set to the current date or a future date. If you are using a date picker, make sure it is not defaulting to a past date.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If the date is correct but the error persists, check the planning parameters for the product in the MRP area. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would cause this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or report you are using. This may provide additional context on date requirements.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter dates in SAP transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transactions related to MRP, such as MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level Planning), or when checking stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates/patches that could resolve underlying issues.
  MRP Area Configuration: Review the configuration of the MRP area in transaction OMD0 to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no constraints that would lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PP_TIMEDEP_STOCK003 error and ensure that your planning and stock management processes run smoothly.