How To Fix MA849 - Calendar & not maintained for a sufficient period of time

MA849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Calendar & not maintained for a sufficient period of time

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA849 - Calendar & not maintained for a sufficient period of time ?

  The SAP error message MA849 indicates that the calendar for a specific material or plant has not been maintained for a sufficient period of time. This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or production planning when the system is trying to perform calculations that require a valid calendar.
  
  Cause:
  
  Calendar Not Defined: The calendar for the material or plant has not been set up in the system.
  Insufficient Time Period: The calendar that is defined does not cover the time period required for the planning or scheduling process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the factory calendar or the planning calendar in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) or OVZB (Define Work Schedules).
  Ensure that the calendar is defined for the relevant plant and that it covers the necessary time period.
  If the calendar is missing, create a new calendar or