How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL071 - Calendar Descriptions can not be selected, data selection failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Calendar Descriptions can not be selected, data selection failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL071 - Calendar Descriptions can not be selected, data selection failed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL071 Calendar Descriptions cannot be selected, data selection failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the calendar data being accessed or selected. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing or incorrect calendar data, authorization issues, or configuration problems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Calendar Data: The calendar data that is being referenced may not exist in the system or may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the calendar data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the calendar in the APO system.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the calendar data may not match any existing records.
  Transport Issues: If the calendar data was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CAL to check the calendar configuration.
  Ensure that the calendar you are trying to access is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Availability:
  
  Check if the calendar data exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CAL or /SAPAPO/MC62 to view the calendar details.
  Ensure that the relevant calendar descriptions are available and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the calendar data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria being used to access the calendar data. Make sure that they are correct and that they match existing records.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the calendar data was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CAL, /SAPAPO/MC62, and others related to calendar management in APO.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on calendar management in APO.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.