How To Fix 72194 - Activate at least one weekday

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Activate at least one weekday

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72194 - Activate at least one weekday ?

  The SAP error message 72194, "Activate at least one weekday," typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities within SAP, particularly when dealing with work schedules, planning calendars, or similar configurations. This error indicates that the system requires at least one weekday to be activated for the relevant planning or scheduling process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by the following scenarios:
  
  No Weekdays Activated: The configuration for the work schedule or planning calendar does not have any weekdays activated. This means that the system does not recognize any days as valid working days.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the relevant configuration area (like work schedules, factory calendars, etc.) may not have been set up correctly, leading to all weekdays being deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Work Schedule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code SPRO for customizing).
  Go to the section for work schedules or factory calendars.
  Ensure that at least one weekday (Monday to Friday) is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Weekdays:
  
  In the work schedule or calendar settings, select the weekdays you want to activate.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that any related settings, such as public holidays or special working days, are also configured correctly.
  Check if there are any dependencies or settings that might affect the activation of weekdays.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to perform the action that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PT01 (Work Schedule), or SCAL (Calendar) to access the necessary configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or guides specific to your version of SAP for detailed instructions on configuring work schedules and calendars.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the work schedule or calendar settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues affecting the configuration.