How To Fix MA861 - Period unit & & is not valid for original technical periods

MA861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Period unit & & is not valid for original technical periods

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 MA861 - Period unit & & is not valid for original technical periods ?

  The SAP error message MA861 indicates that there is an issue with the period unit specified in the context of a technical period. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when dealing with period-based reporting or planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MA861 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Period Unit: The period unit specified in the transaction or configuration does not match the expected values for the original technical periods. This could be due to a mismatch in the configuration settings or incorrect data entry.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The period unit may not be properly defined in the system settings, or there may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the period types.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect period unit in the transaction, leading to this error.
  
  
  Technical Periods Not Defined: The technical periods for the specified period unit may not