How To Fix PPH_DD125 - Horizon in past for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 cannot be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Horizon in past for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 cannot be zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD125 - Horizon in past for Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 cannot be zero ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD125 indicates that there is an issue with the planning horizon for a specific product in a given plant and MRP area. The message states that the planning horizon cannot be set to zero, which means that the system expects a valid planning horizon to be defined for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon for the material might not be set correctly in the configuration settings. This could happen if the planning horizon is defined as zero or not defined at all.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the product may not have the necessary planning parameters set up correctly, leading to this error.
  MRP Area Settings: The MRP area settings for the specific plant and product may not be configured properly, which can lead to the planning horizon being interpreted as zero.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question.
  Navigate to the MRP views and check the planning horizon settings.
  Ensure that the planning horizon is set to a valid value (greater than zero).
  
  
  
  Review MRP Area Settings:
  
  Access the MRP area configuration for the specific plant and product.
  Ensure that the planning horizon is defined and is not set to zero.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Horizon:
  
  If the planning horizon is indeed set to zero, update it to a valid value that reflects the desired planning period.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to MRP and planning horizons.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up planning horizons and MRP areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MD02 (MRP Run), or OMD0 (MRP Area Configuration) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and MRP area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PPH_DD125 and ensure that the planning horizon is set correctly for the specified product, plant, and MRP area.