How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT174 - Planning calendar does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Planning calendar does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT174 - Planning calendar does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT174 Planning calendar does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified planning calendar for a material or location. This can happen during various planning activities, such as demand planning or supply network planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Calendar: The most common cause is that the planning calendar has not been defined for the material or location in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning calendar may be incorrectly configured or assigned to the material or location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the planning calendar was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check if the planning calendar exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the transaction /SAPAPO/MC61 (or the relevant transaction for your version).
  
  
  
  Assign Planning Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the planning calendar is correctly assigned to the material or location. This can be done in the material master or location master data.
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data and ensure that the planning calendar is assigned under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is correctly maintained. This includes checking the location, product, and any other relevant data.
  Use transaction codes like MD04 or MD02 to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the planning calendar was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects. You may need to re-transport the planning calendar if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes for any specific instructions related to your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC61: Create Planning Calendar
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Display Planning Calendar
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify planning calendars and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MAT174 Planning calendar does not exist error and ensure that your planning processes run smoothly.