How To Fix 61113 - The previous workday is the &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 113

• Message text: The previous workday is the &

What causes this issue?

You entered a date that is not defined as a workday in the factory
calendar.

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?

If necessary, change the date accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61113 - The previous workday is the & ?

  The SAP error message 61113, which states "The previous workday is the &," typically occurs in the context of time management or workday-related processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the previous workday based on the current date or the date being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Calendar Configuration: The work schedule or factory calendar may not be properly configured. If the system cannot find a valid workday preceding the specified date, it will trigger this error.
  Public Holidays: If the previous day is a public holiday or a non-working day, the system may not recognize it as a valid workday.
  Date Input: The date being processed may be incorrectly entered or may not correspond to a valid workday in the system.
  Time Management Settings: Issues with time management settings or absence types that do not align with the defined workdays can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings: Verify the factory calendar and work schedule settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the workdays are correctly defined and that there are no gaps in the calendar.
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SCAL (for calendar) or PT03 (for work schedules) to review and adjust settings.
  
  
  
  Review Public Holidays: Check if the previous day is marked as a public holiday or non-working day. If so, adjust the calendar settings accordingly.
  
  Transaction Code: Use SCAL to check the public holiday calendar.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Input: Ensure that the date being processed is correct and corresponds to a valid workday. If necessary, adjust the date input.
  
  
  Check Time Management Configuration: Review the time management configuration to ensure that absence types and other related settings are correctly aligned with the defined workdays.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.