How To Fix FQ742 - Define a factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Define a factory calendar

What causes this issue?

When calculating the deferral interest, you want the due date of the
original amount to fall on a working day, at all costs.

System Response

The program requires a factory calendar in order to determine the
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

How to fix this error?

Enter a factory calendar ID.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ742 - Define a factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message FQ742, which states "Define a factory calendar," typically occurs when the system requires a factory calendar to be defined for a specific company code or plant, but it has not been set up in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, production planning, or other processes that depend on the factory calendar for scheduling and planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The primary cause of this error is that the factory calendar has not been defined for the relevant company code or plant in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions that require a factory calendar, such as creating a production order, scheduling, or financial postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ742 error, you need to define a factory calendar in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> IMG -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define Factory Calendar
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Factory Calendar:
  
  Click on "New Entries" to create a new factory calendar.
  Enter the necessary details, such as the calendar name, description, and the working days.
  
  
  
  Assign the Factory Calendar:
  
  After creating the factory calendar, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Enterprise Structure -> Assignment -> Logistics - General -> Assign Factory Calendar to Company Code
  
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  If a factory calendar already exists, verify that it is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units and that the working days are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining and assigning the factory calendar, test the transaction that previously generated the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar is used in SAP to define the working days and non-working days for a plant or company code. It is essential for scheduling production, planning, and financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SCAL (for maintaining factory calendars) to quickly access the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ742 error and ensure that your SAP system has the necessary factory calendar defined for your operations.