How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN121 - Error determine factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Error determine factory calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN121 - Error determine factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN121, which indicates "Error determining factory calendar," typically occurs in the context of workflow processing or when scheduling tasks that depend on the factory calendar settings in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar may not be defined for the relevant plant or company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Date Issues: The date being processed may fall outside the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar.
  System Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the system settings or data that prevent the factory calendar from being determined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant plant or company code.
  Ensure that the calendar has valid working days and holidays defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar is not assigned, you can assign it to the relevant organizational units (plants, company codes) in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings:
  
  Check the workflow settings to ensure that the correct factory calendar is being referenced. This can be done in the workflow definition or task settings.
  
  
  
  Check Dates:
  
  Ensure that the dates being processed by the workflow are valid and fall within the working days of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on factory calendar configuration and workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SWF_FLEX_RUN121 error in your SAP system.