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How To Fix PRP033 - The factory calendar & not found


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PRP - Project Resource Planning: General Messages

  • Message number: 033

  • Message text: The factory calendar & not found

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRP033 - The factory calendar & not found ?

    The SAP error message PRP033, which states "The factory calendar & not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified factory calendar for a particular plant or production order. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.

    Causes:

    1. Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar has not been defined for the specified plant in the system.
    2. Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant associated with the production order or material may not have a valid factory calendar assigned.
    3. Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to factory calendars in the SAP system.
    4. Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the production order.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Factory Calendar Configuration:

      • Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
      • Verify if the factory calendar exists and is correctly configured for the relevant plant.
    2. Assign Factory Calendar to Plant:

      • If the factory calendar does not exist, create a new factory calendar or assign an existing one to the plant.
      • You can do this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define Factory Calendar.
    3. Verify Plant Settings:

      • Check the plant settings in the material master (transaction code MM03) or production order (transaction code CO03) to ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned.
    4. Check for Data Consistency:

      • Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant, material, or production order.
      • You may need to run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on factory calendars and their configuration.
    6. Contact SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and non-working days for a plant, which is essential for scheduling and planning in production.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • SCAL: To manage factory calendars.
      • MM03: To view material master data.
      • CO03: To view production orders.
    • Configuration Path: The configuration for factory calendars can be found in the SAP IMG under the logistics section.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PRP033 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up in your SAP system.

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