How To Fix MPR1027 - Period indicator of material &1 differs from that transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPR1 - Messages Transferring Forecast Data from External Systems

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Period indicator of material &1 differs from that transferred

What causes this issue?

You want to post external forecast values that were imported via an
interface. The period indicator in the material master of the material
data differs from the period indicator in the data imported.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Only import forecast values for materials that have the same period
indicator. Provide the interface with the necessary data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPR1027 - Period indicator of material &1 differs from that transferred ?

  The SAP error message MPR1027 indicates that there is a mismatch between the period indicator of a material and the period indicator that is being transferred in a transaction. This typically occurs during processes such as material planning, inventory management, or when performing transactions that involve material master data.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Material Master Data Configuration: The period indicator defined in the material master record does not match the period indicator being used in the transaction.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., during an interface or data migration), the period indicator may not be correctly mapped or may differ between the systems.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction data being entered may have an incorrect period indicator that does not align with the material's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPR1027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the period indicator in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  Ensure that the period indicator is correctly set according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Verify the transaction you are trying to execute. Check if the period indicator being used in the transaction matches the one defined in the material master.
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are using the correct period indicator.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Mapping:
  
  If this error occurs during data transfer, review the mapping of the period indicator between the source and target systems.
  Ensure that the data being transferred has the correct period indicator that matches the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and possibly others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management and planning to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MPR1027 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.