How To Fix 5G153 - Official MPP end date will be set to the Saturday before

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Official MPP end date will be set to the Saturday before

What causes this issue?

The date you have entered for the actual end of the employee's
maternity pay period does not fall on a Saturday. As maternity pay is
paid for full weeks, from Sunday to Saturday, the date will be
automatically set to the preceding Saturday.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G153 - Official MPP end date will be set to the Saturday before ?

  The SAP error message 5G153 indicates that the official MPP (Master Production Plan) end date will be set to the Saturday before the specified date. This message typically arises in the context of production planning and scheduling within SAP, particularly when dealing with planning periods that do not align with the standard calendar week.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  The end date specified for the MPP does not fall on a standard working day or is not aligned with the planning calendar.
  The system is configured to set the end date to the last working day of the week (often Saturday) if the specified date is not valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the End Date: Ensure that the end date you are trying to set for the MPP is a valid working day according to your company's calendar settings.
  
  
  Adjust the Date: If the end date falls on a non-working day, adjust it to a valid working day that aligns with your production schedule.
  
  
  Review Planning Calendar: Verify the planning calendar settings in SAP to ensure they are configured correctly. This includes checking the work week, holidays, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on setting MPP dates and understanding the implications of the planning calendar.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Manuals: Consult user manuals or training materials related to production planning in SAP for best practices.
  Support Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and set the MPP end date correctly.