How To Fix WFCS103 - Factory calendar &1 does not exist or is inactive &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Factory calendar &1 does not exist or is inactive &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

For forecasting using a day period pattern, you need to maintain the
factory calendar in the master data for the plant. The system was
unable to determine the factory calendar for the material/plant
combination in question during the forecast run.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the forecast on a daily basis for the
materials for the plant.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the factory calendar in the master data for the plant and
maintain the factory calendar in the Customizing settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS103 - Factory calendar &1 does not exist or is inactive &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFCS103 Factory calendar &1 does not exist or is inactive &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow or a process in SAP tries to use a factory calendar that either:
  
  Does not exist in the system, or  
  Is inactive (i.e., the calendar is not valid or has been deactivated for the relevant period).
  
  Factory calendars in SAP define working days, holidays, and non-working days for a company or plant. They are essential for scheduling workflows, deadlines, and time-dependent processes.
  The placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) typically provide additional context such as the calendar ID and other parameters related to the workflow step or object.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  A workflow step is scheduled based on a factory calendar that was deleted or never created.
  The calendar exists but is not active for the date range required.
  The calendar assignment in the workflow or customizing is incorrect.
  The calendar is not maintained for the relevant country or plant.
  
  
  How to Check / Diagnose:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar:
  
  Transaction SCAL (Factory Calendar)  
  Verify if the calendar ID (&1) exists.
  Check if the calendar is active and valid for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Check Calendar Assignment:
  
  Verify if the calendar is assigned correctly to the relevant organizational unit (plant, company code, etc.).
  Check if the workflow or process is referencing the correct calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow step or deadline monitoring that uses the calendar.
  Ensure the calendar ID used in the workflow container or customizing is correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Calendars:
  
  Sometimes calendars are set inactive for certain periods or deleted accidentally.
  Reactivate or create a new calendar if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  
  Create or Activate the Factory Calendar:
  
  If the calendar does not exist, create it in transaction SCAL.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it or extend its validity.
  
  
  
  Correct the Calendar Assignment:
  
  Assign the correct factory calendar to the relevant plant or organizational unit.
  Adjust the workflow or process configuration to use the correct calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Settings:
  
  In the workflow builder (transaction SWDD), check the deadline monitoring or time-dependent steps.
  Ensure the calendar ID used is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development system, ensure they are transported to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Factory calendars are maintained in SCAL and are country-specific.
  They are used extensively in time-dependent workflow steps, deadline monitoring, and scheduling.
  Inactive or missing calendars can cause delays or failures in workflow processing.
  Always check the validity period of the calendar.
  If you have multiple calendars, ensure the correct one is assigned to the relevant organizational unit.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFCS103 Factory calendar &1 does not exist or is inactive &2 &3 &4
  
  
  Cause
  Factory calendar missing or inactive
  
  
  Solution
  Create/activate calendar in SCAL; assign correctly; update workflow
  
  
  Transaction
  SCAL (Factory Calendar), SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values for &1, &2, &3, &4, I can help you interpret the exact context.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific steps or screenshots!