How To Fix BS_PERIOD056 - Factory calendar date cannot be determined for calendar &1 / date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Factory calendar date cannot be determined for calendar &1 / date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_PERIOD056 - Factory calendar date cannot be determined for calendar &1 / date &2 ?

  The SAP error message BS_PERIOD056 indicates that the system is unable to determine the factory calendar date for a specified calendar and date. This typically occurs in scenarios where date-related operations are performed, such as in production planning, material requirements planning, or when scheduling tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The factory calendar for the specified calendar ID is not defined or is not active.
  Incorrect Date: The date provided may fall outside the range of the factory calendar (e.g., weekends, holidays, or non-working days).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the factory calendar settings or the assignment of the calendar to the relevant plant or company code.
  Date Format Issues: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an inability to process the date correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the calendar ID is correctly assigned to the relevant plant or company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Validity:
  
  Check the date you are trying to use and ensure it falls within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  Make sure that the date is not a weekend or holiday unless your factory operates on those days.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the correct organizational units (plants, company codes) in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or user exits that manipulate dates or calendars, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on factory calendar settings and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain and check factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for factory calendars and related settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider searching SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.