How To Fix BC050 - Factory calendar & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Factory calendar & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified factory calendar &V1& was not found in the calendar
buffer.

System Response

The program was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Please inform the person responsible for your system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC050 - Factory calendar & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BC050 indicates that the factory calendar specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in scenarios where a factory calendar is required for scheduling, planning, or other operations, but the system cannot find the specified calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Factory Calendar ID: The factory calendar ID being referenced in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The factory calendar may not have been created or configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar.
  Transport Issues: If the factory calendar was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar ID:
  
  Verify the factory calendar ID being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Configure Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar does not exist, you can create it using the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar).
  Create a new factory calendar by defining the working days, holidays, and other relevant settings.
  Save the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the factory calendar. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the factory calendar was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Factory Calendar:
  
  If applicable, consider using a standard factory calendar provided by SAP, which can be found in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To create or manage factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings related to factory calendars.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on creating and managing factory calendars.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to factory calendars.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC050 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up in your SAP system.