How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT262 - Calendar &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Calendar &1 is empty

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT262 - Calendar &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT262 Calendar &1 is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access a calendar that has not been defined or is missing data. This can happen during planning runs, scheduling, or when trying to access specific planning objects that rely on a calendar for time-based operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar Definition: The specified calendar (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not assigned to the relevant planning object.
  Empty Calendar Entries: The calendar exists, but it does not have any entries (e.g., no working days, holidays, etc.) defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for a calendar that is not correctly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the calendar settings.
  Ensure that the calendar specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Calendar:
  
  If the calendar does not exist, create it using the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC61.
  If the calendar exists but is empty, add the necessary entries (working days, holidays, etc.) to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Calendar to Planning Object:
  
  Ensure that the calendar is assigned to the relevant planning object (e.g., product, location, etc.) in the master data settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC61: Create/Change Calendar
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Display Calendar
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on calendar settings in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the empty calendar in SAP APO.