Message type: E = Error
Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning
Message number: 829
Message text: Specify at least ONE assignment date
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MA829
- Specify at least ONE assignment date ?The SAP error message MA829 ("Specify at least ONE assignment date") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to create or modify a master data record, such as a material master or a production order, and the system requires you to specify at least one assignment date for the relevant data.
Cause: The error is triggered when: You are attempting to create or change a record that requires a date assignment (e.g., validity period for a material, production order, etc.). No date has been provided in the relevant fields, which are mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform.
Solution: To resolve the MA829 error, you can take the following steps: Check Required Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all mandatory fields, especially those related to date assignments. Look for fields like "Start Date," "End Date," or "Valid From" and "Valid To." Enter Assignment Dates: If
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