How To Fix M3455 - Check the number of periods per season (default is 12)

M3455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Check the number of periods per season (default is 12)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3455 - Check the number of periods per season (default is 12) ?

  The SAP error message M3455, which states "Check the number of periods per season (default is 12)," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when there is an issue with the configuration of periods in seasonal planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The number of periods defined for a season in the configuration settings does not match the expected value. The default is set to 12, which corresponds to a monthly breakdown.
  
  
  Seasonal Planning Settings: If you are using seasonal planning, the system expects a specific number of periods (e.g., 12 for monthly planning). If the configuration is set to a different number, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or product that is being processed, particularly in the planning views.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3455 error, you can take