How To Fix BS_PERIOD047 - System's Factory Calendar &1 ends on &2. Requested Date is &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_PERIOD - BS Period Toolset - Message Class

• Message number: 047

• Message text: System's Factory Calendar &1 ends on &2. Requested Date is &3.

What causes this issue?

Please get in contact with your System Administrator to check your
system's 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_PERIOD047 - System's Factory Calendar &1 ends on &2. Requested Date is &3. ?

  The SAP error message BS_PERIOD047 indicates that there is a mismatch between the requested date for a transaction and the defined factory calendar in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the factory calendar ends on a certain date, but the requested date falls outside of this range.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar defined in the system has a specific start and end date. If the requested date for a transaction (like a production order, sales order, etc.) is beyond this range, the system will throw this error.
  Date Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered a date that is outside the valid range of the factory calendar.
  Calendar Changes: If the factory calendar was recently modified (e.g., the end date was changed), it may no longer cover the dates being requested in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Verify the start and end dates of the factory calendar to ensure they encompass the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Requested Date:
  
  If the requested date is indeed outside the valid range, adjust the date to fall within the factory calendar's defined period.
  
  
  
  Modify Factory Calendar:
  
  If necessary, you can extend the factory calendar's end date to include the requested date. This should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is set up correctly and that the dates being used are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for any specific configurations or settings that may affect the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  OVZC: To check and maintain the factory calendar assignment to plants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and error messages.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify factory calendar settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS_PERIOD047 error and successfully process your transaction.