How To Fix BS_PERIOD064 - Determination of last factory date not possible for factory calendar &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Determination of last factory date not possible for factory calendar &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_PERIOD064 - Determination of last factory date not possible for factory calendar &1 ?

  The SAP error message BS_PERIOD064 indicates that the system is unable to determine the last factory date for a specified factory calendar. This can occur for various reasons, typically related to configuration issues or missing data in the factory calendar settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or it may be missing important details such as holidays or working days.
  Missing or Incorrect Date Ranges: The date ranges defined in the factory calendar may not cover the period you are trying to access.
  System Settings: There may be system settings that are not aligned with the factory calendar, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the factory calendar, such as missing entries or incorrect dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) and review the configuration of the factory calendar associated with the plant.
  Ensure that all necessary holidays and working days are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  Verify that the date ranges in the factory calendar cover the period you are trying to work with. If the last factory date is outside the defined range, you will need to adjust the calendar.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that there are no missing entries in the factory calendar that could affect the determination of the last factory date.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Check if there are any system-wide settings that might be affecting the factory calendar. This could include settings in the configuration of the plant or company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the factory calendar and the error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by trying to access the last factory date again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SCAL (Factory Calendar), OX10 (Define Plant), OX15 (Define Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to factory calendar errors.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BS_PERIOD064 error message in SAP.