How To Fix MA808 - Factory calendar ID not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Factory calendar ID not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA808 - Factory calendar ID not found ?

  The SAP error message MA808, which states "Factory calendar ID not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified factory calendar associated with a particular plant or production order. This can happen for several reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing entries, or issues with the master data.
  Causes of MA808 Error
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar ID specified in the configuration or master data does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not be properly assigned to the plant or production order.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar data.
  
  Solutions to MA808 Error
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify if the factory calendar ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new factory calendar or assign an existing one to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar to Plant:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the plant in the configuration. You can check this in the transaction code SPRO under:
  
  Production ? Basic Data ? Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  Make sure that the correct factory calendar is linked to the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the production order or material to ensure that the correct factory calendar ID is being referenced.
  You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to review the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  MM03: Display Material
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  You may want to check relevant tables such as T001W (Plant Data) and T004 (Factory Calendar) to ensure that the data is consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MA808 error in SAP.