How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES044 - Default main calendar structure &1 is not valid; check your entry

MCAL_MESSAGES044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCAL_MESSAGES - Message Class for Marketing Calendar .

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Default main calendar structure &1 is not valid; check your entry

What causes this issue?

The Default Main Calendar Structure for the Role is not valid . It is
not in the list of allowed structures for Main Calendar for this Role .
Please check Role Settings customizing

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES044 - Default main calendar structure &1 is not valid; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES044 indicates that the default main calendar structure specified in your configuration is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where calendar structures are essential for planning and scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Calendar Structure: The calendar structure you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the calendar may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified calendar structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the calendar structure in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar) and verify if the calendar structure specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new calendar structure or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration