How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP402 - A default calendar must be selected for the total procurement lead time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: A default calendar must be selected for the total procurement lead time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP402 - A default calendar must be selected for the total procurement lead time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP402 indicates that a default calendar has not been defined for the total procurement lead time in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to calculate lead times for procurement but cannot find a calendar to reference for working days and holidays.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Calendar: The primary cause of this error is that a default calendar has not been assigned to the relevant planning area or product.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the planning area or the product master data.
  Master Data Incompleteness: The product master data may not have the necessary information regarding the procurement lead time or calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Default Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or navigate through the menu path: SAP Easy Access -> Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data -> Calendar -> Define Calendar).
  Create or modify a calendar that includes working days and holidays as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign the Default Calendar:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area settings in transaction /SAPAPO/MC8C (or through the menu path: SAP Easy Access -> Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data -> Planning Area -> Maintain Planning Area).
  Ensure that the default calendar is assigned to the planning area that is being used for the procurement process.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 to check the product master data.
  Ensure that the procurement lead time is defined and that the default calendar is linked to the product.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning run to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Calendar Types: Understand the different types of calendars in SAP APO, such as factory calendars, holiday calendars, and their configurations.
  Lead Time Calculation: Familiarize yourself with how lead times are calculated in SAP APO and the importance of having a defined calendar for accurate planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring calendars and lead times in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PDRP402 and ensure that the system can calculate procurement lead times correctly.