How To Fix MA375 - No period unit maintained in material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 375

• Message text: No period unit maintained in material master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA375 - No period unit maintained in material master ?

  The SAP error message MA375 ("No period unit maintained in material master") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a period unit (such as a time unit for planning or reporting) but the material master record for the specific material does not have a period unit defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material master record does not have a period unit defined in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to require a period unit.
  Data Entry Error: The period unit may have been inadvertently left blank during the creation or update of the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA375 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views (usually MRP or Accounting).
  Check if the "Period Unit" field is filled in. If it is blank, you need to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Period Unit:
  
  If the period unit is missing, you can enter the appropriate value (e.g., days, weeks, months) based on your business requirements.
  Save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration of the material type in transaction code OMH1 (for MRP) or OMS2 (for other settings).
  Ensure that the material type is set up correctly to require a period unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about what value to enter for the period unit, consult your organization's documentation or speak with a colleague who is knowledgeable about material master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: 
  
  MRP View: Contains planning-related data, including period units.
  Accounting View: May also contain relevant information for financial reporting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA375 error and ensure that your material master records are correctly configured for your business processes.