How To Fix EPS041 - Factory calendar missing in portion &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPS - Payment Scheme

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Factory calendar missing in portion &1

What causes this issue?

You defined the payment scheme Customizing so that a factory calendar is
included when the system checks the period between the
creation/modification date and the first due date of the payment scheme.

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

However, a factory calendar has not been defined in the item &V1&.

System Response

The system continues processing, the factory calendar is not included.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use a factory calendar, terminate processing without
saving. Enter a factory calendar in item &V1& and restart processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPS041 - Factory calendar missing in portion &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPS041, which states "Factory calendar missing in portion &1," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a factory calendar for a specific portion of a process or a particular time frame. This can happen in various contexts, such as production planning, project management, or scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The primary cause of this error is that the factory calendar has not been defined or is not assigned to the relevant organizational unit (e.g., plant, company code).
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the calendar table or incorrect date ranges.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar).
  Check if the factory calendar exists for the relevant plant or organizational unit.
  If it does not exist, create a new factory calendar and define the working days and holidays.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant organizational unit (e.g., plant).
  You can do this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the factory calendar is correctly configured and that there are no overlaps or gaps in the defined working days and holidays.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant master data to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the factory calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPS041 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up in your SAP system.