How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL165 - BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Pattern does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Pattern does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL165 - BAPI &1: Calendar &2 Pattern does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL165 indicates that a specific calendar pattern does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a calendar or a calendar pattern that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar Pattern: The specified calendar pattern (identified by &2 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect BAPI Call: The BAPI (&1 in the error message) being called may be referencing a calendar pattern that is either misspelled or does not exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the calendar settings in the SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Patterns:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CAL or use the relevant transaction for calendar maintenance.
  Verify if the calendar pattern specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Calendar Pattern:
  
  If the calendar pattern is missing, create a new calendar pattern by following the necessary steps in the calendar maintenance transaction.
  Ensure that you define the working days, holidays, and any other relevant settings for the calendar.
  
  
  
  Verify BAPI Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the calendar pattern name is correctly spelled and matches the existing patterns in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific BAPI you are using to ensure that you are using it correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify calendar patterns in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CAL for calendar maintenance.
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its requirements and parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.