Difference between Planning Calendar and Factory Calendar

Hi,
Can anyone clarify me how Planning Calendar is different from Factory Calendar?. When do we maintain Planning Calendar?. Does we need to follow any steps in configuring Factory Calendar?. Please explain in detail. Thanks for ur support.

AS,
Can anyone clarify me how Planning Calendar is different from Factory Calendar?. When do we maintain Planning Calendar?. Does we need to follow any steps in configuring Factory Calendar?
I guess you must have overlooked the rules of engagement. It is customary in these forums for questioners to first perform basic research before posting any questions.
First, search in the forums (search box in the upper right of this page).
Next, check online help. This help is generic. For instance,
Planning Calendar
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp60_sp/helpdata/en/f4/7d25ea44af11d182b40000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
Factory Calendar
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp60/helpdata/en/2a/fa00c2493111d182b70000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
Next search in one of the standard online search engines (such as Google).
If you have performed all of these tasks, and studied all of the online help that is supplied for free by SAP, then consider posting a question to these forums.
If you are unwilling or unable to perform such research, then you should probably engage a consultant to assist you.
Best Regards & Good luck,
DB49

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