How To Fix MA857 - Period split is defined for longer period of time than technical periods

MA857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Period split is defined for longer period of time than technical periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA857 - Period split is defined for longer period of time than technical periods ?

  The SAP error message MA857 ("Period split is defined for longer period of time than technical periods") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is a mismatch between the defined period split and the technical periods configured in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as posting goods movements or executing period-end closing activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Period Split Configuration: The period split configuration in the system is set to a duration that exceeds the defined technical periods. For example, if the system is configured to allow a split for a quarter but the technical periods are defined only for months, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  
  Technical Periods: The technical periods in SAP are defined in the configuration settings and dictate how financial periods are structured (e.g., monthly, quarterly). If the period split is set to a longer duration than what is technically