How To Fix CY204 - Select a PP planning calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Select a PP planning calendar

What causes this issue?

You have selected the period type <ZH>planning calendar</>. To be able
to format the periods appropriately, you must enter a planning
calendar.

How to fix this error?

Enter a PP planning calendar.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY204 - Select a PP planning calendar ?

  The SAP error message CY204, which states "Select a PP planning calendar," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control (PP) when the system requires a planning calendar to be specified for certain operations or processes. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying production orders, planning runs, or scheduling activities.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Planning Calendar: The system does not have a planning calendar defined for the relevant plant or production area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning calendar may not be set up correctly in the system.
  User Input: The user may not have selected a planning calendar in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CY204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Production ? Basic Data ? Planning Calendar.
  Ensure that a planning calendar is defined for the relevant plant and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Planning Calendar:
  
  If a planning calendar is missing, create a new one or assign an existing one to the relevant production area or plant.
  Ensure that the planning calendar is linked to the appropriate work centers or production resources.
  
  
  
  Select Planning Calendar in Transaction:
  
  When you encounter the error, check the screen where the error occurs and ensure that you have selected a valid planning calendar from the dropdown or input field.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the planning calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up and using planning calendars in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Calendar: A planning calendar in SAP defines the working days and hours for production planning. It is essential for scheduling and capacity planning.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD01: MRP Run
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CY204 error for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning.