How To Fix CO031 - & is not a working day (next working day: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: & is not a working day (next working day: &)

What causes this issue?

According to the factory calendar, the date that you entered is not a
workday.

System Response

The message displays the next workday defined in the factory calendar.

How to fix this error?

Ignore the warning or enter a workday.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO031 - & is not a working day (next working day: &) ?

  The SAP error message CO031 indicates that a date you are trying to use in a transaction is not a working day. This typically occurs in the context of production planning, scheduling, or other date-sensitive operations where the system expects a valid working day.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date you have entered is a weekend or a public holiday as defined in the SAP system.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or work schedule may not include the date you are trying to use.
  Date Configuration: The configuration of the working days in the system may not align with the actual working days of your organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter and ensure it is a valid working day according to your company's calendar.
  Use Next Working Day: If the date is not a working day, you can either select the next working day manually or allow the system to suggest it.
  Adjust Calendar Settings: If necessary, review and adjust the factory calendar or work schedule settings in SAP to ensure they reflect the actual working days.
  
  You can do this by navigating to Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining the factory calendar).
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change calendar settings, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: This defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant or company code in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SCAL: To maintain the factory calendar.
  CR01/CR02: For creating or changing work centers, where you can also check the calendar settings.
  
  
  Public Holidays: Ensure that public holidays are correctly defined in the system, as they can affect the working days.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the CO031 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.