How To Fix 61844 - Invalid gap between &3 and &4 in plant &1 calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Invalid gap between &3 and &4 in plant &1 calendar &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61844 - Invalid gap between &3 and &4 in plant &1 calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message 61844 indicates that there is an invalid gap between two time periods in a plant calendar. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the calendar settings for a specific plant, particularly in the way working days and non-working days are defined.
  Cause:
  The error message "Invalid gap between &3 and &4 in plant &1 calendar &2" suggests that there is a gap (a period of time) that is not properly defined in the calendar for the specified plant. This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Calendar Configuration: The calendar may have been set up incorrectly, leading to gaps between defined working days or shifts.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries for certain days or periods that should be defined as working or non-working.
  Overlapping Time Periods: There could be overlapping definitions of working and non-working days that create inconsistencies.
  Changes in Calendar: If changes were made to the calendar (e.g., adding holidays or changing working hours) without properly adjusting the related entries, it can lead to gaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar) in SAP.
  Select the relevant plant and calendar.
  Review the working days and non-working days to ensure there are no gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods:
  
  Ensure that all time periods are correctly defined without any gaps. If there are gaps, you may need to add the missing entries.
  Make sure that the start and end dates of working periods are continuous without any breaks.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the calendar to ensure that it meets the requirements and does not produce any errors.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running relevant transactions that utilize the plant calendar to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR or SAP Plant Maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SCAL (Maintain Calendar), OOSB (Define Shift Sequences), OOVB (Define Work Schedules).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on calendar configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the calendar settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message 61844 in your SAP system.