How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA111 - Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA111 - Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA111 Factory calendar ID & does not exist or is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid factory calendar associated with a specific ID. This can happen during planning activities, production scheduling, or when trying to execute certain transactions that require a factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Calendar ID: The specified factory calendar ID does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Calendar: The factory calendar exists but is not active. This can happen if the calendar has been deactivated or if it has not been properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the factory calendar in the system, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant planning object (like a product or location) may not be correctly linked to the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar ID:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify if the factory calendar ID exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Activate the Calendar:
  
  If the calendar exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the same transaction (SCAL).
  Ensure that the calendar is set to active status.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant planning object (like a product or location) to ensure it is correctly linked to the factory calendar.
  You can use transaction codes like MD03 (Display MRP) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the working days, holidays, and any special rules that may apply.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - Factory Calendar
  MD03 - Display MRP
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on factory calendars.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and managing factory calendars in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message related to the factory calendar in SAP APO.