How To Fix C7008 - Date is not defined in factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Date is not defined in factory calendar

What causes this issue?

The scheduling run determined a date which is not within the validity
period of the factory calendar.

System Response

The system schedules according to the last date defined in the factory
calendar and continues calculating using the Gregorian calendar.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7008 - Date is not defined in factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message C7008, which states "Date is not defined in factory calendar," typically occurs when a date being processed does not align with the defined working days or holidays in the factory calendar associated with a particular plant or production facility. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production order creation, scheduling, or when performing certain transactions that require date validation against the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date being used in the transaction is not a valid working day according to the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be properly configured, or the specific date may not be included in the calendar.
  Plant Assignment: The plant or location associated with the transaction may not have the correct factory calendar assigned.
  Public Holidays: The date may fall on a public holiday or a non-working day defined in the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date being used in the transaction. Ensure it is a valid working day according to the factory calendar.
  Review Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Check if the date in question is marked as a working day or holiday.
  
  
  Adjust Factory Calendar: If necessary, modify the factory calendar to include the date or adjust the working days.
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant. You can check this in the plant settings.
  Transaction Context: If the error occurs in a specific transaction, review the context of that transaction to ensure all parameters are correctly set.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: Understanding how to configure and maintain factory calendars in SAP is crucial. This includes defining working days, holidays, and shifts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  OVZB: To check and maintain plant-specific settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to factory calendars and error C7008.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on factory calendar settings and their implications on various transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C7008 error and ensure that your date-related transactions align with the factory calendar settings in SAP.