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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the planning area or version you are using.
  Ensure that a period split is defined for the relevant planning version. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Define Period Split:
  
  If no period split is defined, you will need to create one. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO: 
  
  Logistics -> Production -> Material Requirements Planning -> Planning -> Define Period Split.
  
  
  Create a new period split or modify an existing one to include the necessary technical periods.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that has the appropriate period split defined. You can check this in the planning settings or by using transaction code MD61 (for creating planning data).
  
  
  
  Technical Periods Setup:
  
  If you are planning in technical periods, ensure that the technical periods are correctly set up in the system. This may involve defining the calendar and ensuring that the periods align with your planning needs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), MD61 (for creating planning data), and MD02 (for MRP run).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring period splits and planning versions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.