How To Fix FSCAL_UPL008 - Factory calendar &1 for year &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSCAL_UPL - Calendar Upload

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Factory calendar &1 for year &2 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSCAL_UPL008 - Factory calendar &1 for year &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message FSCAL_UPL008 indicates that the factory calendar for a specific year is not available in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations that require a factory calendar, such as scheduling or planning activities, and the system cannot find the relevant calendar data for the specified year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar for the specified year has not been created or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the factory calendar may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Deletion: The factory calendar data may have been deleted or not transported correctly from a development or quality environment to the production environment.
  Year Not Defined: The year specified in the error message may not be defined in the factory calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar).
  Check if the factory calendar for the specified year exists. If not, create a new factory calendar for that year.
  Ensure that the working days, holidays, and other relevant settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to the factory calendar in the system.
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurs after a transport, check if the factory calendar was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the factory calendar in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Review Year Definition:
  
  Ensure that the year you are trying to access is defined in the factory calendar settings.
  If necessary, adjust the year in your transaction or process to match an available factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To create or maintain factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for factory calendars.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing factory calendars and understanding their role in planning and scheduling.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to factory calendars.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSCAL_UPL008 error and ensure that the necessary factory calendar is available for your operations.