M3596 - Plannning cycle & is not allowed for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Plannning cycle & is not allowed for plant &

What causes this issue?

The delivery cycle specified is assigned neither to the current plant
nor to its reference plant.

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?

Please correct the delivery cycle.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3596 - Plannning cycle & is not allowed for plant & ?

  The SAP error message M3596 indicates that a planning cycle is not allowed for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Production Planning (PP) when there is an attempt to execute a planning run that is not configured correctly for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Cycle Not Defined: The planning cycle you are trying to use may not be defined for the specified plant in the configuration settings.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The planning cycle may be restricted to certain plants, and the plant you are working with is not included in that configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the material or plant, such as missing or incorrect planning parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the planning cycle for that plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for planning cycles and ensure that the planning cycle is defined for the specific plant.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create or modify the planning cycle to include the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning cycle is correctly assigned to the plant in the material master or in the planning configuration.
  Check the MRP views of the material master for the plant to ensure that the planning cycle is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that all necessary fields related to planning are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning run has the necessary authorizations to perform the action for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on planning cycles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MD01 (MRP Run)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning cycles and error M3596.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.