How To Fix KG204 - Factory calendar ID requires week assignment rule 2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Factory calendar ID requires week assignment rule 2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a factory calendar ID without specifying the correct
week assignment rule
You only need to enter a factory calendar ID for planning in weeks
according to the number of workdays according to factory calendar.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to plan in weeks according to the number of workdays
according to the factory calendar, you need to enter week assignment
rule 2 and the desired factory calendar ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG204 - Factory calendar ID requires week assignment rule 2 ?

  The SAP error message KG204, which states "Factory calendar ID requires week assignment rule 2," typically occurs in the context of production planning and controlling (PP) or related modules where factory calendars and scheduling are involved. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific configuration related to the week assignment rule for the factory calendar being used.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The factory calendar assigned to the material or production order does not have the required week assignment rule configured.
  Incorrect Factory Calendar: The factory calendar being used may not be appropriate for the specific planning scenario or may not be set up correctly.
  Week Assignment Rule: The week assignment rule 2 is not defined or is not properly linked to the factory calendar in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify that the factory calendar ID being used is correctly configured and that it has the necessary week assignment rules defined.
  
  
  
  Define Week Assignment Rule:
  
  If week assignment rule 2 is not defined, you may need to create or modify it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the factory calendar.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> Production -> Basic Data -> Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned to the relevant materials, production orders, or work centers. You can check this in the material master or the work center configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have custom settings or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of the factory calendar and week assignment rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to factory calendars and week assignment rules for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant or production facility. It is crucial for scheduling and planning activities.
  Week Assignment Rules: These rules determine how weeks are assigned in relation to the factory calendar, which can affect production scheduling and capacity planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning and controlling.