How To Fix ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS166 - Weekend and holiday rates must be 0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS - ID: Control in CFM

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Weekend and holiday rates must be 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS166 - Weekend and holiday rates must be 0. ?

  The SAP error message ID_CFM_DERIVED_FLOWS166, which states "Weekend and holiday rates must be 0," typically occurs in the context of configuring cost planning or resource planning in SAP, particularly when dealing with cost rates for work centers or service resources.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system detects that there are non-zero rates defined for weekends or holidays in the configuration of a work center or service resource. In many scenarios, especially in project planning or cost management, it is expected that the rates for weekends and holidays should be set to zero to avoid incorrect cost calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the rate settings for the relevant work centers or service resources. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Work Center or Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) in SAP.
  Alternatively, if you are dealing with service resources, you may need to access the relevant configuration for service management.
  
  
  
  Check Rate Settings:
  
  Navigate to the "Costing" or "Rates" tab within the work center or resource configuration.
  Look for the sections that define rates for weekends and holidays.
  
  
  
  Set Weekend and Holiday Rates to Zero:
  
  Ensure that the rates for weekends and holidays are set to 0. If they are not, change them to 0.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After saving, try to re-run the process that triggered the error to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring work centers and understanding cost rates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01, CR02, CR03 (Display Work Center), and others related to cost planning.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to work center configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the configuration in a development or quality environment before applying it to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.