How To Fix TU577 - Creation period exceeds upper limit for schedule records in advance

TU577 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Creation period exceeds upper limit for schedule records in advance

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TU577 - Details

• The SAP error message TU577, which states "Creation period exceeds upper limit for schedule records in advance," typically occurs in the context of scheduling and planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP MM (Materials Management). This error indicates that the system is trying to create a scheduling record (like a production order or a purchase order) for a time period that exceeds the defined limits in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The error is often caused by the configuration settings in the system that define the maximum allowable time frame for scheduling records. This could be related to the planning horizon or the maximum lead time set in the system.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material or production process may not be set correctly, leading to attempts to create records beyond the allowed time frame.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master