How To Fix CO501 - Date not in the factory calendar (past)

CO501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Date not in the factory calendar (past)

How to fix this error?

Enter a date which lies within the validity period of the factory
calendar.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO501 - Date not in the factory calendar (past) ?

  The SAP error message CO501 ("Date not in the factory calendar (past)") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (such as creating or changing a production order) with a date that is not valid according to the factory calendar settings in SAP. This usually means that the date you are trying to use is either a weekend, holiday, or simply a date that is not defined in the factory calendar for the plant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to use is in the past and is not included in the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Settings: The factory calendar for the plant may not include the date you are trying to use, or it may be set up incorrectly.
  System Date: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about what constitutes a valid date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to use is