How To Fix MA895 - Last / first day of period & could not be calculated

MA895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Last / first day of period & could not be calculated

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to calculate the first/last day of period &.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA895 - Last / first day of period & could not be calculated ?

  The SAP error message MA895, which states "Last / first day of period could not be calculated," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system is unable to determine the first or last day of a specified period for a particular operation or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Period Settings: The period settings in the configuration may not be set correctly, leading to the inability to calculate the first or last day of the period.
  Calendar Issues: The factory calendar or holiday calendar may not be defined properly, which can affect date calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing master data or incorrect date formats.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant modules (MM, PP) may not be aligned with the