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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the week start date is defined correctly in the calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Input:
  
  Review the date being processed to ensure it is valid and falls within the expected range.
  Check if the date format is correct and matches the system's expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard date calculations.
  Debug the custom code to identify any potential issues.
  
  
  
  Check Time Zone Settings:
  
  Ensure that the time zone settings in the user profile and system settings are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with to ensure all configurations are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL for calendar settings, SE80 for checking custom developments, and SE37 for function modules that may be involved in date calculations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.