How To Fix MA662 - Period & not found in period tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Period & not found in period tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA662 - Period & not found in period tables ?

  The SAP error message MA662 ("Period & not found in period tables") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Financial Accounting (FI) when the system is unable to find the specified period in the period tables. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting documents, running reports, or executing period-end closing activities.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Period: The specified period may not exist in the period tables. This can happen if the period has not been opened for posting or if it has been closed.
  Configuration Issues: The period settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the period tables.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the period tables.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for FI) or MMPV (for MM) to check the status of the periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to access is open for posting.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to perform the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the period settings in the configuration are correct. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and the associated periods.
  Verify that the period tables (e.g., T001B for FI) are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that the period tables are correctly populated. You can use transaction codes like SARA or SDBA for data archiving and consistency checks.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the specified period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB52 (for FI period control), MMPV (for MM period control).
  Tables: T001B (period control for FI), T001 (company code data).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MA662 error in SAP.