How To Fix BC145 - The specified factory calendar does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 145

• Message text: The specified factory calendar does not exist

What causes this issue?

The factory calendar stored for the user defaults no longer exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please choose another factory calendar when setting the user
defaults.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC145 - The specified factory calendar does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BC145, which states "The specified factory calendar does not exist," typically occurs when a user tries to access or utilize a factory calendar that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during production planning, scheduling, or when executing certain transactions that require a factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Calendar: The factory calendar ID being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the factory calendar may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify if the specified factory calendar exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar is missing, create a new one by defining the working days, holidays, and other relevant settings.
  Ensure that the calendar is properly configured to meet the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant or production area in the configuration settings.
  Check the configuration in transaction code SPRO under the relevant modules (e.g., Production Planning).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, ensure that all necessary data, including factory calendars, has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for various modules.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to factory calendars.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC145 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up in your SAP system.