How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT212 - &1: Invalid calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: &1: Invalid calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT212 - &1: Invalid calendar ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT212 &1: Invalid calendar typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the calendar settings used in planning processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the calendar specified in the planning run or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Calendar ID: The calendar ID specified in the planning run does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Calendar Not Assigned: The calendar may not be assigned to the relevant planning object or master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the calendar in the APO system.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that reference the calendar.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Calendar Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the calendar definitions.
  Ensure that the calendar ID used in the planning run is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the calendar is assigned to the relevant planning object (e.g., product, location).
  You can check this in the master data settings for the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Configuration:
  
  Check the planning configuration settings to ensure that the correct calendar is being referenced.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and planning data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 or /SAPAPO/MC73 to perform checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to calendar settings in APO for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Calendar) and /SAPAPO/MC73 (Check Data Consistency).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to calendar issues in APO for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid calendar error in SAP APO.