How To Fix CJ577 - Date entered is not a workday. Continue with &?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Date entered is not a workday. Continue with &?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ577 - Date entered is not a workday. Continue with &? ?

  The SAP error message CJ577 indicates that the date you have entered is not a workday. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or when dealing with project-related transactions, such as creating or updating project activities, planning, or scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Workday Entry: The date you entered falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or a public holiday that is not considered a workday in the system.
  Calendar Settings: The work calendar settings for your project or the overall system may not include the date you entered as a valid workday.
  User-Specific Calendar: If you are using a user-specific calendar, the date may not be defined as a workday in that calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Date: Enter a different date that is a recognized workday according to the system's calendar settings.
  Check Work Calendar: Review the work calendar settings for your project or the overall system to ensure that the date you want to use is included as a workday.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SCAL (for maintaining calendars) or checking the project-specific calendar settings.
  
  
  Consult with Your Administrator: If you believe the date should be a workday, consult with your SAP administrator to verify the calendar settings and make any necessary adjustments.
  Use Transaction Codes: If you need to check or modify the calendar settings, you can use transaction codes like OP00 (for defining work schedules) or OP01 (for defining public holidays).
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on workday definitions and calendar settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to enter dates correctly and understand the implications of workday settings in SAP.
  Error Handling: Familiarize yourself with common error messages in SAP and their resolutions to improve efficiency in handling issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ577 error and continue with your project-related activities in SAP.