How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL020 - There are no workdays in shipping calendar & for the chosen time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: There are no workdays in shipping calendar & for the chosen time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL020 - There are no workdays in shipping calendar & for the chosen time period ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL020 indicates that there are no workdays defined in the shipping calendar for the specified time period. This can occur in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to schedule activities but cannot find any valid workdays to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workdays: The shipping calendar does not have any workdays defined for the selected period.
  Incorrect Calendar Assignment: The shipping calendar assigned to the relevant location or product may not be set up correctly.
  Date Range: The date range you are trying to analyze or schedule may fall outside the defined workdays in the shipping calendar.
  Public Holidays: If all days in the selected period are marked as public holidays or non-working days, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipping Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Shipping Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify that the shipping calendar assigned to the relevant location or product has defined workdays for the period in question.
  If necessary, add workdays or adjust the calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are analyzing includes valid workdays. If it does not, adjust the date range accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the shipping calendar to the relevant location or product in the APO system.
  Ensure that the correct shipping calendar is being used for the planning area or product.
  
  
  
  Public Holidays:
  
  Review the public holiday settings in the shipping calendar. If all days are marked as holidays, consider adjusting the settings to allow for workdays.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing shipping calendars and workdays.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - To manage shipping calendars.
  SCC4 - To check client settings related to calendars.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to shipping calendars.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify shipping calendars in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the shipping calendar is correctly configured for your planning needs.