How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS088 - End date set to factory calendar end: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: End date set to factory calendar end: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS088 - End date set to factory calendar end: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS088 indicates that the end date for a planning object (such as a production order or a planning order) has been set to the end of the factory calendar. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, where planning processes are closely tied to the factory calendar settings.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The end date of a planning object exceeds the defined end date of the factory calendar.
  The factory calendar has been set up incorrectly or does not cover the required planning period.
  There may be a mismatch between the planning horizon defined in the system and the actual calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify the start and end dates of the factory calendar.
  Ensure that the factory calendar covers the required planning period for your planning object.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Object Dates:
  
  Review the planning object (e.g., production order, planning order) and check its start and end dates.
  If necessary, adjust the dates to fall within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Horizon:
  
  Check the planning horizon settings in the APO system.
  Ensure that the planning horizon is aligned with the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to factory calendar settings and planning object configurations for any additional insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - Factory Calendar Maintenance
  CIF - Core Interface for integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO
  
  
  APO Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in APO are correctly aligned with the factory calendar.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any custom developments that might be affecting the planning object dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.