How To Fix B0005 - Factory calendar & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Factory calendar & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0005 - Factory calendar & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message B0005, which states "Factory calendar & is not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a factory calendar associated with a specific plant or company code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production planning, scheduling, or when trying to execute certain transactions that require a factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar has not been defined for the plant or company code in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may be incorrectly configured or assigned to the plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or company code.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Define Factory Calendar).
  Check if the factory calendar is defined for the relevant plant or company code.
  If it is not defined, create a new factory calendar and assign it to the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Use transaction code OVX5 (Assign Factory Calendar to Plant).
  Ensure that the factory calendar is correctly assigned to the plant that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant modules (e.g., Production Planning, Materials Management) to ensure that the factory calendar is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Verify the master data for the plant and ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify factory calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and non-working days for a plant. It is essential for scheduling and planning activities in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Define Factory Calendar
  OVX5: Assign Factory Calendar to Plant
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0005 error and ensure that the factory calendar is properly defined and assigned in your SAP system.