How To Fix 06148 - Release date outside period covered by factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Release date outside period covered by factory calendar &

What causes this issue?

The release date is not defined as a workday in the
<GL:factory_calendar>factory calendar</> that is assigned to the
specified <GL:plant>plant</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter a release date that is defined as a workday in the relevant
factory calendar.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06148 - Release date outside period covered by factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message 06148, which states "Release date outside period covered by factory calendar," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a production order, purchase order, or similar document, and the release date falls outside the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not include the date you are trying to use for the release. This can happen if the date is a holiday, weekend, or simply not defined in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you entered might be incorrect or not aligned with the operational schedule of the factory.
  Period Locking: The period for which the factory calendar is defined may be locked or not open for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify the factory calendar settings to ensure that the date you are trying to use is included in the calendar.
  If necessary, adjust the factory calendar to include the required dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Release Date:
  
  If the release date is not critical, consider changing it to a date that falls within the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Check if the period is open for processing. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Ensure that the period for the release date is not closed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have access to change the factory calendar or posting periods, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To view and modify factory calendars.
  OB52: To check and modify posting periods.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If this error is occurring frequently and is impacting business processes, consider discussing with your development team about implementing user exits or BAdIs to handle such scenarios programmatically.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06148 in SAP.