How To Fix MA111 - Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA111 - Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message MA111 indicates that the factory calendar ID specified in your transaction does not exist or is not active. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, production planning, or other modules where factory calendars are used to determine working days, holidays, and production schedules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Factory Calendar: The factory calendar ID you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Factory Calendar: The factory calendar exists but is not currently active. This can happen if the calendar has been deactivated or if it has not been assigned to the relevant plant or company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar ID may have been incorrectly entered in the transaction or configuration settings.
  Missing Assignments: The factory calendar may not be assigned to the plant or company code that is being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar ID:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to verify if the factory calendar ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the same transaction (SCAL).
  Ensure that the calendar is properly configured with the correct working days and holidays.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant or company code. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Logistics General ? Assign Factory Calendar to Plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input in the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct factory calendar ID is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need further assistance, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar Usage: Factory calendars are crucial for scheduling and planning in SAP, as they define the working days and non-working days for production and other operations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to factory calendars that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA111 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up and active in your SAP system.