How To Fix MCAL_MESSAGES056 - Default factory calendar of business user role used

MCAL_MESSAGES056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Default factory calendar of business user role used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES056 - Default factory calendar of business user role used ?

  The SAP error message MCAL_MESSAGES056 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the default factory calendar assigned to a business user role in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules. This error can arise when the system is unable to find a valid factory calendar for the user role being utilized in a planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The user role may not have a factory calendar assigned, or the assigned calendar may not be valid or active.
  Incorrect User Role Configuration: The user role may not be properly configured to reference the correct factory calendar.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine the appropriate factory calendar.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the system configuration that prevent the factory calendar from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Assignment:
  
  Go to the user role