How To Fix SO736 - Factory calendar & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Factory calendar & is not active

What causes this issue?

The factory calendar does not have an activation period.

System Response

Errors occur in SAPoffice when the resubmission function is used.
&WHAT_TO_DO& (for system administration)
Display the Implementation Guide and maintain the calendar under
"Global settings".
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO736 - Factory calendar & is not active ?

  The SAP error message SO736 indicates that the factory calendar specified in the system is not active. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations that depend on the factory calendar, such as scheduling or planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Factory Calendar: The factory calendar you are trying to use is not activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant plant or company code.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the factory calendar that are required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO736 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar).
  Verify if the factory calendar in question is active. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the calendar and choosing the option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant or company code. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Logistics - General ? Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the factory calendar to ensure that all necessary holidays and working days are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the factory calendar settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.