How To Fix /SCMB/VMI_APO015 - Error when reading factory calender &1 for date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error when reading factory calender &1 for date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO015 - Error when reading factory calender &1 for date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO015 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with factory calendars in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or similar planning scenarios. This error indicates that there is an issue with reading the factory calendar for a specific date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar for the specified plant or location may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the error message may fall outside the range of the factory calendar's validity period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues related to the factory calendar settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar for the specified plant/location is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the calendar is active and that the date in question falls within the valid range of the calendar.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Validity:
  
  Check the date mentioned in the error message to ensure it is within the operational period of the factory calendar.
  If the date is outside the valid range, adjust the date or modify the factory calendar to include the required date.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured to use the appropriate factory calendar. This can be checked in the plant master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring in the code. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO - Access to the configuration settings for factory calendars and related settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to factory calendars and VMI processes for additional context and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCMB/VMI_APO015 error in your SAP system.