How To Fix BRAIN342 - Date &1 lies outside of the factory calendar &2 validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Date &1 lies outside of the factory calendar &2 validity

What causes this issue?

Date &V1& is outside the validity range for factory calendar &V2& (
&V3& - &V4&)

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?

Maintain the factory calendar using transaction SCAL.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN342 - Date &1 lies outside of the factory calendar &2 validity ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN342 indicates that a date you are trying to use is outside the validity period of the factory calendar specified in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where date-dependent operations are being performed, such as planning, scheduling, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to use (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not fall within the range of dates defined in the factory calendar (denoted as &2).
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the validity period may not cover the date you are trying to use.
  Date Format Issues: Sometimes, the date format may not be recognized correctly, leading to misinterpretation of the date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use and ensure it is correct and intended for the operation.
  Review Factory Calendar:
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Check the validity