How To Fix V2208 - Factory calendar &1 from plant &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Factory calendar &1 from plant &2 is not available

What causes this issue?

Factory calendar &V1& does not exist in the system.

System Response

The system rejects the date you have entered because it cannot check it
against the calendar.

How to fix this error?

Either create calendar &V1&, or assign another valid calendar to plant
&V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Factory calendar <(>&<)>1 for plant <(>&<)>2 does not exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2208 - Factory calendar &1 from plant &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message V2208 indicates that the factory calendar for a specific plant is not available. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, scheduling, or when trying to execute transactions that depend on the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar for the specified plant has not been defined or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the associated factory calendar.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from accessing the factory calendar.
  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 (Define Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify if the factory calendar for the specified plant exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, create a new factory calendar or assign an existing one to the plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar to Plant:
  
  Use transaction code OVXK (Assign Factory Calendar to Plant) to ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant.
  Make sure that the factory calendar is active and correctly linked to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the configuration to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the factory calendar.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Define Factory Calendar
  OVXK: Assign Factory Calendar to Plant
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V2208 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up for the specified plant.