How To Fix COCF265 - No active shifts found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCF - Order/Confirmation Functions

• Message number: 265

• Message text: No active shifts found

What causes this issue?

The system was not able to find an active shift. "Active shift" means
that a shift has been defined in the master data <LS>work center</>,
<LS>plant</>, and <LS>calendar</>.
If, for example, the weekend is not a workday according to the factory
calendar, there is no active shift at the weekend.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have <DS><DS:SIMG.COCF_SN_OP4A>defined shifts</></>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCF265 - No active shifts found ?

  The SAP error message COCF265 "No active shifts found" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with shift planning or capacity planning in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any active shifts for the specified time period or work center.
  Causes:
  
  No Shift Schedule Defined: There may not be any shift schedules defined for the work center or production line you are trying to access.
  Inactive Shifts: The shifts that are defined may not be active for the date or time you are trying to process.
  Date/Time Mismatch: The date or time you are trying to access may not fall within the defined active shift periods.
  Work Center Configuration: The work center may not be properly configured to include shifts.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the shift data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Shift Schedule:
  
  Go to the transaction code OOSB (Shift Planning) or CR01 (Create Work Center) to verify if a shift schedule is defined for the relevant work center.
  Ensure that the shifts are active for the required time period.
  
  
  
  Define Active Shifts:
  
  If no shifts are defined, create a shift schedule using transaction OOSB or OOSD (Shift Definition).
  Ensure that the shifts are set to be active for the required dates.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Center Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the work center using transaction CR02 (Change Work Center) to ensure that it is linked to the correct shift schedule.
  
  
  
  Check Date and Time:
  
  Ensure that the date and time you are trying to process fall within the active shift periods. Adjust the date/time if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage shift schedules. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to shift planning and work center configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OOSB: Shift Planning
  OOSD: Shift Definition
  CR01/CR02: Work Center Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COCF265 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.