How To Fix MA410 - Planning activity & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Planning activity & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The planning activity you have entered has not been defined in the
system.

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?

Enter an existing planning activity or define a new one.
To define a planning activity, select <Ls>Settings -> Mass processing
-> Activities</> or carry out the step "Define activities" in
Customizing for Sales & Operations Planning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA410 - Planning activity & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message "MA410 Planning activity & not maintained" typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning when the system is unable to find a valid planning activity for a specific material or production process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Planning Activity: The planning activity for the material in question has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary planning parameters set up correctly.
  MRP Type Not Defined: The MRP type for the material may not be defined, or it may not be appropriate for the planning activity being executed.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not include the necessary planning activities.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MRP settings or in the planning strategy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the planning parameters are correctly maintained, including MRP type, lot size, and planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Define Planning Activity:
  
  If the planning activity is indeed missing, you may need to define it in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Type:
  
  Ensure that the MRP type assigned to the material is appropriate for the planning activity you are trying to execute. If necessary, change the MRP type to one that supports the required planning activities.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version being used is correctly set up and includes the necessary planning activities. You can check this in the configuration settings for planning versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for MRP and ensure that all necessary parameters and activities are defined. This may require assistance from a functional consultant with expertise in SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), MD01 (MRP Run), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on MRP configuration and material master maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.