How To Fix /SCMB/DM_BOL651 - Cannot determine the starting date of the week

/SCMB/DM_BOL651 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_BOL -

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Cannot determine the starting date of the week

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL651 - Cannot determine the starting date of the week ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_BOL651 Cannot determine the starting date of the week typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to calculate the starting date of a week for a specific date or time period. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calendar settings in the system may not be properly configured. This includes the definition of the week start date and the calendar used for planning.
  Invalid Date Input: The date being processed may be invalid or outside the expected range.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard date calculations.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is set up with different time zones, it may lead to discrepancies in date calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL to check the calendar settings.
  Ensure that