How To Fix 6P087 - There are no work days in the specified planning period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: There are no work days in the specified planning period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P087 - There are no work days in the specified planning period ?

  The SAP error message 6P087 ("There are no work days in the specified planning period") typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling within SAP, particularly when using modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Production Planning (PP). This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid workdays in the specified planning period for the operations or activities you are trying to schedule or plan.
  Causes:
  
  Calendar Configuration: The work calendar for the specified planning period may not be set up correctly. This could include missing holidays, weekends, or non-working days.
  Planning Period: The planning period you are trying to use may not have any defined workdays. This can happen if the period is outside the defined work calendar.
  Resource Availability: The resources assigned to the operations may not be available during the specified planning period, leading to no workdays being recognized.
  Date Range: The start and end dates of the planning period may not align with the defined workdays in the calendar.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar) to review the work calendar settings.
  Ensure that the calendar includes the necessary workdays and does not incorrectly mark all days as non-working.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Period:
  
  Verify the planning period you are using. Ensure that it falls within the range of defined workdays in the calendar.
  Adjust the planning period if necessary.
  
  
  
  Resource Availability:
  
  Check the availability of resources assigned to the operations. Ensure that they are scheduled to work during the specified planning period.
  You can use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) to check resource availability.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the planning period is set incorrectly, adjust the start and end dates to ensure they align with the defined workdays.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to planning and scheduling to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (for calendar maintenance), CM01 (for capacity planning), and CJ20N (for project planning).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify calendar settings and planning parameters.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.