How To Fix EK023 - Factory calendar ID &1 is incorrect or not completely maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Factory calendar ID &1 is incorrect or not completely maintained

What causes this issue?

The factory calendar ID &v1& used in payment condition &v2& has either
not been maintained at all or has been maintained incorrectly for &v3&.

System Response

Processing terminates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK023 - Factory calendar ID &1 is incorrect or not completely maintained ?

  The SAP error message EK023 indicates that there is an issue with the factory calendar ID specified in the system. This error typically arises when the factory calendar is either incorrect, not maintained, or not properly configured for the relevant plant or company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Factory Calendar ID: The factory calendar ID specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incomplete Maintenance: The factory calendar may exist but is not fully maintained. This could mean that the working days, holidays, or other relevant settings are not properly defined.
  Plant or Company Code Issues: The factory calendar may not be assigned to the relevant plant or company code, leading to this error when trying to access or process data related to that entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar ID:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar).
  Verify that the factory calendar ID you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar exists but is incomplete, ensure that all necessary details are filled in, including:
  
  Working days
  Holidays
  Special working hours
  
  
  Make sure to save any changes made.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant or company code. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Factory Calendar.
  Check if the factory calendar is assigned to the correct plant or company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, double-check the input fields to ensure that the correct factory calendar ID is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or maintenance of factory calendars, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO: Access SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant or company code, which is crucial for scheduling and planning activities in SAP.
  Impact on Processes: An incorrect or incomplete factory calendar can affect various processes, including production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EK023 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly configured in your SAP system.