How To Fix MA667 - No period split defined. You are planning in technical periods.


MA667 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

  • Message number: 667

  • Message text: No period split defined. You are planning in technical periods.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA667 - No period split defined. You are planning in technical periods. ?
    The SAP error message MA667 ("No period split defined. You are planning in technical periods.") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with planning data in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined period split for the planning period you are trying to work with.
    
    Cause: Missing Period Split Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the period split for the planning version or the planning area has not been defined in the system. Incorrect Planning Version: You may be using a planning version that does not have a defined period split. Technical Periods Not Set Up: If you are trying to plan in technical periods (like weeks or months), the system needs to have a configuration that specifies how these periods are split.
    Solution: To resolve the MA667 error, you can follow these steps: Check Period Split Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for

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