How To Fix VL099 - Factory calendar & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Factory calendar & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Factory calendar &V1& is not recognized.

How to fix this error?

The error message has two possible causes:
Check the entries in the customer calendar for the unloading point on
the unloading point screen in master record for the ship-to party.
Check the billing date entry in the billing data in the customer master
record and in the billing details data in the header of the underlying
sales order.
Note the special rules for billing dates defined in the factory
calendar, if relevant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL099 - Factory calendar & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VL099, which states "Factory calendar & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid factory calendar associated with a specific plant or storage location during the processing of a delivery or related logistics transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar for the specified plant or storage location has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The plant or storage location may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to associate it with a valid factory calendar.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the plant or storage location not being properly linked to the factory calendar.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the factory calendar may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Define Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify if the factory calendar exists for the relevant plant or storage location.
  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 OX19 (Assign Factory Calendar to Plant).
  Ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the plant and storage location to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the factory calendar was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, transport the factory calendar configuration from the development system to the production system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for any specific configurations related to factory calendars.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a plant, which is essential for scheduling and planning purposes in logistics and production.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Define Factory Calendar
  OX19: Assign Factory Calendar to Plant
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to factory calendars and error VL099.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL099 error and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly configured in your SAP system.