How To Fix 61560 - Planning calendar & does not exist. You can create it if you want

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Planning calendar & does not exist. You can create it if you want

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61560 - Planning calendar & does not exist. You can create it if you want ?

  The SAP error message "61560 Planning calendar & does not exist. You can create it if you want" typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified planning calendar, which is essential for scheduling and planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Calendar: The specified planning calendar has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning calendar may not be correctly configured or assigned to the relevant planning object.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the planning calendar name or ID being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the planning calendar was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Planning Calendar:
  
  If you want to create the planning calendar, you can do so using transaction code SCAL (Planning Calendar).
  Follow the steps to define a new planning calendar, including specifying working days, holidays, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Calendars:
  
  Use transaction code SCAL to view existing planning calendars and verify if the one you are trying to use exists.
  If it exists but is not active or correctly configured, you may need to adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning calendar is correctly assigned to the relevant planning object (e.g., production orders, sales orders).
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., for production planning).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the name or ID of the planning calendar you are trying to use to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the planning calendar was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To create or manage planning calendars.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify planning calendars in the system.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.