How To Fix MA522 - Historical period starts before & (start of factor calendar)

MA522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Historical period starts before & (start of factor calendar)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA522 - Historical period starts before & (start of factor calendar) ?

  The SAP error message MA522 indicates that there is an issue with the historical period in the context of material valuation or planning. Specifically, it suggests that the historical period you are trying to access or use starts before the beginning of the factor calendar. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to run a report, perform a valuation, or execute a planning transaction that involves historical data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the historical period is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of the factor calendar.
  
  Configuration Issues: The factor calendar may not be configured correctly, or the historical data may not be aligned with the defined calendar.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry where the historical period is defined incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factor Calendar: Verify the start date of the factor calendar in your SAP