How To Fix PPH_FCDM028 - No Factory Calendar found for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_FCDM - Forecast Demand Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No Factory Calendar found for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_FCDM028 - No Factory Calendar found for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPH_FCDM028: No Factory Calendar found for plant &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a factory calendar associated with the specified plant. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in production planning and scheduling processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The most common cause is that a factory calendar has not been defined for the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a factory calendar.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the factory calendar may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar).
  Check if a factory calendar exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, create a new factory calendar and assign it to the plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar to Plant:
  
  In the same transaction (SCAL), ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the correct plant.
  You can do this by selecting the plant and linking it to the appropriate factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define, copy, delete, check plant.
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, verify that the factory calendar data was included in the migration process.
  Check for any errors or omissions in the migration logs.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view the factory calendar.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a plant, which is crucial for production planning and scheduling.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To manage factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for the plant.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PPH_FCDM028 and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up for the specified plant.