How To Fix MAHD024 - Choose "Only Missing Periods" or "Overwrite Fixed Periods"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Choose "Only Missing Periods" or "Overwrite Fixed Periods"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAHD024 - Choose "Only Missing Periods" or "Overwrite Fixed Periods" ?

  The SAP error message MAHD024, which states "Choose 'Only Missing Periods' or 'Overwrite Fixed Periods'," typically occurs in the context of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or similar planning processes in SAP. This error arises when a user is trying to execute a planning run or a similar function that requires a selection of how to handle periods in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user does not select a valid option for how to handle fixed periods during the planning run. In SAP, there are generally two options available:
  
  Only Missing Periods: This option allows the system to only plan for periods that do not already have fixed planning data.
  Overwrite Fixed Periods: This option allows the system to overwrite any existing fixed planning data for the selected periods.
  
  If neither of these options is selected, or if the selection is invalid, the system will generate the MAHD024 error.
  
  Solution:
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