How To Fix LT186 - The entry of a factory calendar is only appropriate with a time duration

LT186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The entry of a factory calendar is only appropriate with a time duration

What causes this issue?

If you enter a factory calendar ID, you must also specify a duration.

System Response

The system can use a factory calendar for calculating the critical
duration. If you only enter a calendar ID, the system is unable to
determine the critical duration.

How to fix this error?

Enter a critical duration in addition to the factory calendar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT186 - The entry of a factory calendar is only appropriate with a time duration ?

  The SAP error message LT186, which states "The entry of a factory calendar is only appropriate with a time duration," typically occurs in the context of logistics and warehouse management when there is an issue with the configuration of factory calendars in relation to time durations in your system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar is not properly configured or is missing necessary entries for the time duration.
  Invalid Time Duration: The time duration specified in the transaction does not align with the factory calendar settings.
  Mismatch in Settings: There may be a mismatch between the factory calendar and the operational settings in the system, such as working days or shifts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LT186 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the calendar has valid entries for working