How To Fix BT260 - Start date & is not within the factory calendar range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Start date & is not within the factory calendar range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT260 - Start date & is not within the factory calendar range ?

  The SAP error message BT260, which states "Start date & is not within the factory calendar range," typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a production order, maintenance order, or any other process that requires a date to be within the defined factory calendar. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use falls outside the working days defined in the factory calendar for the relevant plant or location.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The date you are trying to enter is either too early or too late compared to the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the date you are trying to use.
  Holidays or Non-Working Days: The date may coincide with a holiday or a non-working day defined in the factory calendar.
  Plant Assignment: The plant or location you are working with may have a different factory calendar than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter and ensure it is within the range of the factory calendar.
  Review Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to check the factory calendar settings for the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the working days and holidays are correctly defined.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the date is indeed outside the factory calendar range, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the defined working days.
  Plant Settings: Ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned to the plant you are working with. You can check this in the plant settings under the configuration.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect that the factory calendar is not set up correctly, consult with your SAP configuration team to review and make necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - To maintain factory calendars.
  OVZB - To check and maintain factory calendar assignments to plants.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and scheduling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect date handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT260 error and successfully schedule your order within the defined factory calendar range.