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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 queried.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the working days and hours are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries for the required periods.
  
  
  
  Verify Resource Assignment:
  
  Check the work centers or resources involved in the production process to ensure they are assigned to the correct factory calendar.
  Use transaction code CR01 or CR02 to view and edit work center details.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the date range for which you are trying to calculate gross working time falls within the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Verify that the plant settings are correctly configured to use the intended factory calendar. This can be checked in the plant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by running the production planning or scheduling process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Factory Calendar Maintenance
  CR01/CR02: Work Center Creation/Change
  C223: View Factory Calendar Assignments
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring factory calendars and work centers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and gross working time calculations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.