How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL163 - BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Language &3: Description does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Language &3: Description does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL163 - BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Language &3: Description does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL163 indicates that there is an issue with a calendar in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error message states that the description for a calendar in a specified language does not exist. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar Description: The calendar specified in the BAPI call does not have a description in the language requested. This can happen if the calendar was created without providing a description in that specific language.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code used in the BAPI call may be incorrect or not supported.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the calendar is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CAL (or the relevant transaction for calendar maintenance) and check the calendar in question.
  Ensure that the calendar has a description in the language specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by editing the calendar details and providing the necessary description in the required language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Code:
  
  Ensure that the language code used in the BAPI call is correct. You can check the valid language codes in SAP.
  
  
  
  Use Default Language:
  
  If the specific language description is not critical, consider using a default language that has a description available.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to ensure that there are no other related issues that could be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the parameters and expected values.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access and modify calendar data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CAL163 and ensure that the calendar data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.