How To Fix MA873 - No generated technical periods exist, change not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 873

• Message text: No generated technical periods exist, change not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA873 - No generated technical periods exist, change not possible ?

  The SAP error message MA873 ("No generated technical periods exist, change not possible") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to make changes to a material or production order, but the system cannot find the necessary technical periods for the specified time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Periods: The most common cause of this error is that the technical periods for the material or production order have not been generated. Technical periods are necessary for various planning and reporting functions in SAP.
  Period Locking: The periods may be locked for changes due to settings in the configuration or because they are already closed for posting.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are trying to work with may not correspond to any existing technical periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the planning settings that prevent the generation of technical periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate Technical Periods: 
  
  You can generate the missing technical periods using transaction code MM02 (for material master) or MDM1 (for planning data). Ensure that the periods you need are created.
  Check the settings in the configuration for the relevant planning area to ensure that technical periods are being generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the status of the periods for the material. Ensure that the periods are open for changes.
  If the periods are closed, you may need to reopen them or create new periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields to ensure that the technical periods are set up correctly.
  Check the settings for the planning area and ensure that the technical periods are being generated as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing technical periods and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MM03, MDM1, and others that may be useful in managing material data and periods.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material or production order.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA873 error and proceed with your changes in SAP.