How To Fix R7B490 - Invalid calendar week &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Invalid calendar week &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B490 - Invalid calendar week &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7B490 "Invalid calendar week &1" typically occurs in the context of planning or reporting functions where a calendar week is expected as input. This error indicates that the specified calendar week is not valid for the given year or period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Week Number: The week number provided (represented by &1) is outside the valid range for the specified year. For example, if the week number is greater than 52 or 53 (depending on the year) or less than 1.
  Incorrect Year: The year associated with the week number may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to the calendar week.
  Calendar Settings: The calendar settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in week definitions.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple typographical error in the input where the week number is entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Week Number: Verify that the week number you are entering is within the valid range for the specified year. For most years, valid week numbers are between 1 and 52, or 1 and 53 for leap years.
  Verify Year: Ensure that the year you are using corresponds correctly to the week number. For example, if you are trying to reference week 1 of 2023, make sure you are not mistakenly referencing it in the context of 2022 or another year.
  Review Calendar Settings: Check the calendar settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year variant and calendar settings are correctly configured.
  Correct Data Entry: If the week number was entered manually, double-check for any typographical errors and correct them.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid week numbers for a specific year, consult SAP documentation or your organization's planning guidelines.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking calendar settings, such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant) or SCAL (for calendar settings).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify calendar settings if needed.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B490 error and ensure that your calendar week inputs are valid.