/CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES640 - Configure factory calendar as it is considered for distribution

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Configure factory calendar as it is considered for distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES640 - Configure factory calendar as it is considered for distribution ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES640 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the factory calendar in the context of distribution planning or production planning. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a valid factory calendar for the specified planning area or planning object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar may not be defined for the specific plant or location in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar might be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant planning area.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may not reference the correct factory calendar.
  Date Issues: The dates being used in the planning process may fall outside the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify that the factory calendar is correctly defined and includes the necessary working days and holidays.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar to Plant:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant. This can be done in the configuration settings for the plant.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> Production -> Production Planning -> Basic Settings -> Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning area in the configuration. Ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned to the planning area.
  You can do this in the transaction code SCPR20 (Planning Area) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Dates:
  
  Ensure that the dates being processed in the planning run are within the range of the factory calendar's defined working days.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring factory calendars and their impact on planning processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly configured for distribution planning in SAP.