How To Fix CY116 - You cannot use the period type "factory calendar day"

CY116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 116

• Message text: You cannot use the period type "factory calendar day"

What causes this issue?

You want to select the period type "factory calendar days". You cannot
display the periods in factory calendar days however, because not all
of the selected capacities have been allocated the same factory
calendar.

How to fix this error?

Please select another period type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY116 - You cannot use the period type "factory calendar day" ?

  The SAP error message CY116, which states "You cannot use the period type 'factory calendar day'," typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling within SAP, particularly when dealing with production planning or capacity planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when a user attempts to use a period type that is not compatible with the settings or configurations in the system. Specifically, the "factory calendar day" period type may not be allowed in certain contexts, such as when the system expects a different type of period (e.g., working days, calendar days, etc.) for planning purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area or the specific planning process you are working with. Ensure that the period types being used are correctly defined and compatible with the planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Change Period Type:
  
  If the "factory calendar day" is not suitable for your