How To Fix LM282 - No factory calendar ID has been defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 282

• Message text: No factory calendar ID has been defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM282 - No factory calendar ID has been defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message LM282 "No factory calendar ID has been defined in Customizing" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a factory calendar associated with a specific plant or location. This can happen in various modules, particularly in logistics and production planning, where factory calendars are essential for scheduling and planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The most common cause is that a factory calendar has not been defined for the plant in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not be properly assigned to the plant or may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the factory calendar might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LM282 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Follow the path: Logistics -> Production -> Production Planning -> Basic Data -> Define Factory Calendar.
  Create a new factory calendar or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar to Plant:
  
  After defining the factory calendar, ensure it is assigned to the relevant plant.
  Navigate to SPRO again.
  Follow the path: Logistics -> Production -> Production Planning -> Basic Data -> Assign Factory Calendar to Plant.
  Assign the newly created or existing factory calendar to the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the factory calendar was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, manually create the factory calendar in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the relevant transactions to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines working days and non-working days for a plant, which is crucial for scheduling production and planning activities.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SCAL (for maintaining factory calendars) and SPRO (for configuration) to navigate quickly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring factory calendars and their importance in production planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LM282 error and ensure that your SAP system has the necessary configuration for factory calendars.