How To Fix CFS_MSG020 - The date range contains a non-working period. Override factory calendar?

CFS_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFS_MSG - Messages For Capacity Evaluation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The date range contains a non-working period. Override factory calendar?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFS_MSG020 - The date range contains a non-working period. Override factory calendar? ?

  The SAP error message CFS_MSG020 indicates that the date range you are trying to use for a particular operation (such as scheduling, planning, or production) includes a non-working period according to the factory calendar defined in the system. This typically occurs when the dates you are working with fall on weekends, holidays, or other non-working days that are defined in the factory calendar.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Days: The specified date range includes days that are marked as non-working in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are trying to use may not align with the working days defined in the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or it may not reflect the actual working days of your organization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the working days and non-working days are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust