How To Fix MA664 - Selected periods corrected using average value

MA664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Selected periods corrected using average value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA664 - Selected periods corrected using average value ?

  The SAP error message MA664 ("Selected periods corrected using average value") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the valuation of materials. This message indicates that the system has adjusted the values for selected periods using an average value rather than the actual values that may have been expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies in the data for the selected periods. This could be due to missing or incorrect postings in the material documents.
  Average Price Calculation: The system may be set to use average price calculations for materials, and if there are discrepancies in the data, it defaults to using an average value.
  Period Closing: If the periods have been closed or if there are restrictions on posting to those periods, the system may not be able to use the actual values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material