How To Fix MA426 - Proportional factors successfully calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Proportional factors successfully calculated

What causes this issue?

You have selected the option for calculating the proportional factors
on the basis of actual data.

System Response

Consistent Planning
The system has totaled the data at the most detailed level of your
planning hierarchy with reference to a specific version (normally
version 000) and time period, and divided the key figure of each
characteristic value by this total. A proportional factor has therefore
been calculated for each characteristic value at the detailed level.
Level-By-Level Planning
In level-by-level planning, the proportional factors express the
relationships of characteristic values on adjacent planning levels.
If you executed this function as part of the planning hierarchy
maintenance transaction, the system will have calculated the
proportional factors of all the characteristic values at the level you
are currently planning.
If you executed this function from the flexible planning menu, the
system will have calculated proportional factors for all the
characteristic values at the specified planning level as well as for
all the characteristic values on lower planning levels.

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

<ZH>Examples</>
You left the characteristics fields blank. The system will have
calculated the proportional factors at all levels in the planning
hierarchy.
Your planning hierarchy contained the characteristics sales
organization, distribution channel, division, material, and plant, and
you entered sales organization EAST and distribution channel WHOLESALE
on the selection screen. The system will have calculated the
proportional factors of all the divisions, materials, and plants that
match these selection criteria.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA426 - Proportional factors successfully calculated ?

  The SAP error message MA426, which states "Proportional factors successfully calculated," is not actually an error message in the traditional sense. Instead, it is an informational message indicating that the system has successfully calculated proportional factors for a particular process, typically related to material management or production planning.
  Cause:
  The message MA426 is triggered during processes where proportional factors are calculated, such as during the creation or adjustment of production orders, material requirements planning (MRP), or inventory management. The calculation of proportional factors is often necessary for determining how materials should be allocated or how production should be scheduled based on various parameters.
  Solution:
  Since MA426 is an informational message rather than an error, there is no specific "solution" required. However, if you are seeing this message and it is part of a larger process, you may want to ensure that:
  
  Data Accuracy: Verify that the data being used for the calculation (e.g., material quantities, production rates) is accurate and up to date.
  Process Flow: Ensure that the process flow is being followed correctly and that subsequent steps are being executed as expected.
  Review Logs: If you are expecting an error or issue to occur after this message, check the logs or subsequent messages for any actual errors that may need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), CO01 (Create Production Order), or others related to material management.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on proportional factors and their role in the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, PP).
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to MA426, as other users may have shared their experiences and solutions.
  
  If you are encountering issues beyond this informational message, it may be helpful to provide more context or details about the specific process you are working on.