How To Fix MA428 - Calculation of proportional factors terminated

MA428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Calculation of proportional factors terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA428 - Calculation of proportional factors terminated ?

  The SAP error message MA428, which states "Calculation of proportional factors terminated," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an issue with the calculation of proportional factors for materials or production orders. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data for the calculation of proportional factors may be missing or incomplete. This can include missing material master data, BOM (Bill of Materials) data, or routing information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or in the settings for the calculation of proportional factors can lead to this error.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials or production orders, such as mismatched units of measure or incorrect quantities.
  
  
  Locked or Inactive Records: If the records required for the calculation are locked or inactive, the