How To Fix 3L168 - Notification date & is not a working day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Notification date & is not a working day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L168 - Notification date & is not a working day ?

  The SAP error message 3L168 indicates that the notification date specified in a transaction falls on a non-working day. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS), where notifications are created for maintenance tasks or service requests.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The date entered for the notification does not align with the defined working calendar in the system.
  The working calendar may not include weekends, holidays, or other non-working days, and the date you are trying to use is one of those days.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Notification Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are entering for the notification is a valid working day according to the calendar settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  Change the notification date to a valid working day. You can do this by selecting a date that is not a weekend or holiday.
  
  
  
  Review the Factory Calendar:
  
  Check the factory calendar settings in SAP to understand which days are considered working days. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining calendars)
  Transaction Code: CR01 (to view the calendar assigned to the plant)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify the Calendar if Necessary:
  
  If the working calendar needs to be adjusted (for example, if a holiday was incorrectly marked), you may need to modify it. This typically requires appropriate authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the calendar settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to calendar management, such as SCAL (for calendar maintenance) and CR01 (for viewing the factory calendar).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change dates or modify calendar settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on working with notifications and calendars in your specific SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3L168 and successfully create or modify your notification in SAP.