M3584 - Planning material/plant is itself planned via & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Planning material/plant is itself planned via & &

What causes this issue?

A planning material has already been assigned to the combination of
planning material and planning plant that you have entered. The
material concerned is &V1& in plant &V2&. The system allows only
single-level planning.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3584 - Planning material/plant is itself planned via & & ?

  The SAP error message M3584 indicates that there is a circular planning issue in the system. Specifically, it means that the material/plant combination you are trying to plan is itself being planned through another planning process, which creates a loop or circular reference. This can occur in various planning scenarios, such as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Production Planning (PP).
  Cause:
  
  Circular Dependency: The material is set up in such a way that it is dependent on itself for planning, either directly or indirectly.
  Planning Hierarchy: The planning hierarchy may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where a material is trying to plan itself.
  Master Data Issues: Incorrect settings in the material master data, such as planning parameters or dependencies, can lead to this error.
  Planning Strategies: Certain planning strategies may inadvertently create circular dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Look for any planning parameters that may be causing the circular reference.
  Review Planning Settings: Check the planning settings in the configuration for MRP or PP. Ensure that the planning hierarchy is correctly set up and that there are no circular dependencies.
  Analyze Dependencies: Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to analyze the dependencies and see how the material is being planned.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If the material is set to be planned in a way that causes it to depend on itself, consider changing the planning parameters or strategy.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning strategy being used and how to resolve circular dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MD01 (MRP Run), MD02 (Single-item, Multi-level planning).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Planning Strategies: Familiarize yourself with different planning strategies in SAP (e.g., Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order) and how they can affect material planning.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the circular dependency and adjusting the relevant settings, you should be able to resolve the M3584 error and proceed with your planning activities.