How To Fix PE504 - Factory calendar & is not valid or not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Factory calendar & is not valid or not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE504 - Factory calendar & is not valid or not activated ?

  The SAP error message PE504 indicates that the factory calendar specified in your configuration is either not valid or not activated. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to perform operations that depend on the factory calendar, such as scheduling, production planning, or time management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Factory Calendar: The factory calendar specified in the configuration does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Inactive Factory Calendar: The factory calendar exists but is not activated. This can happen if the calendar has been created but not yet set to active status.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not be correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units (e.g., plant, company code).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify if the factory calendar exists.
  Ensure that the calendar is correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar is not activated, you can activate it in the same transaction (SCAL).
  Make sure to assign the factory calendar to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plants or company codes. This can be done in the configuration settings under the relevant modules (e.g., Production Planning, Plant Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the factory calendar. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to take, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and error PE504.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE504 error and ensure that the factory calendar is valid and activated for your SAP processes.