How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL238 - Error when determining work calendar values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Error when determining work calendar values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL238 - Error when determining work calendar values ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL238 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with determining work calendar values. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of the work calendar, master data, or system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Work Calendar: The work calendar for the relevant location or resource may not be defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The work calendar may be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the planning process.
  Date Range Issues: The date range for which the work calendar is being queried may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the resources or locations that are supposed to use the work calendar.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work calendar data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Work Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the work calendar settings.
  Ensure that the work calendar is defined for the relevant location or resource.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the date range being queried is valid and that the work calendar is defined for that range.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the resources or locations to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the appropriate work calendar.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the work calendar data. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL238 error message.