How To Fix FK550 - Factory calendar & could not be buffered -> see system log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Factory calendar & could not be buffered -> see system log

What causes this issue?

While buffering the factory calendar &V1&, a problem occured with the
number <ZH>&V2&</> :
Number,,Meaning:
12,,Calendar buffer overflow
13,,Directory overflow
17,,Internal error

System Response

A system log was generated for this problem.
<ZH>Note:</> The system log is only generated the first time that the
problem occurs.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the system administration with the information that a
system log exists for this problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK550 - Factory calendar & could not be buffered -> see system log ?

  The SAP error message FK550 indicates that there is an issue with the factory calendar not being buffered, which can lead to problems in processing certain transactions, especially those related to financial accounting and controlling.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Not Defined: The factory calendar for the company code or controlling area may not be defined or may be incorrectly set up.
  Buffering Issues: The system may not be able to buffer the factory calendar due to configuration issues or because the calendar is not activated for buffering.
  System Log Issues: There may be additional details in the system log that can provide more context about why the buffering failed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar is correctly defined for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Ensure that the factory calendar is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Buffering Settings:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is set to be buffered. This can typically be checked in the configuration settings for the factory calendar.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to enable buffering.
  
  
  
  Review System Log:
  
  Use transaction code SM21 to check the system log for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Look for any related messages that could indicate what specifically went wrong with the buffering process.
  
  
  
  Reinitialize Buffer:
  
  If the factory calendar is correctly set up but still not buffering, you may need to reinitialize the buffer. This can sometimes resolve issues with stale or corrupted buffer entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SM21: System Log
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions related to factory calendars)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T005: Country-specific settings, including factory calendars.
  T001: Company codes, which may reference the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to factory calendars and their configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FK550 error related to the factory calendar in SAP.