How To Fix 61481 - Please enter plnning calendar for freely definable plnng period selection

61481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Please enter plnning calendar for freely definable plnng period selection

What causes this issue?

You specified that planning calendar periods, that is freely selectable
periods, are to be used but you have not entered a planning split. ^

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?

Enter a planning split.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61481 - Please enter plnning calendar for freely definable plnng period selection ?

  The SAP error message 61481, which states "Please enter planning calendar for freely definable planning period selection," typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a planning calendar, but the system does not have a valid planning calendar defined for the specified planning period. The planning calendar is essential for determining the time frames for planning activities, such as production, sales, or inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Planning Calendar:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Global Settings -> Define Planning Calendar.
  Create or modify a planning calendar that suits your planning needs.
  
  
  
  Assign the