How To Fix PRP042 - Factory calendar & does not return any gross working time

PRP042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Factory calendar & does not return any gross working time

What causes this issue?

The selected factory calendar did not provide the gross working time.

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?

Check the calendar and time data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRP042 - Factory calendar & does not return any gross working time ?

  The SAP error message PRP042 indicates that the system is unable to return any gross working time for a specific factory calendar. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system is trying to calculate available working time based on the defined factory calendar.
  
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be properly configured. This could include missing working days, holidays, or incorrect time intervals.
  Date Range Issues: The date range for which the gross working time is being calculated may not align with the defined working days in the factory calendar.
  Resource Availability: The resources (e.g., work centers) associated with the production process may not be linked to the correct factory calendar.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in how the factory calendar is applied.
  Time Periods: The time periods defined in the factory calendar may not cover the dates being