How To Fix CRM_SCHEDLIN308 - Requested delivery date before beginning of factory calendar &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SCHEDLIN - Schedule Lines

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Requested delivery date before beginning of factory calendar &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SCHEDLIN308 - Requested delivery date before beginning of factory calendar &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SCHEDLIN308 indicates that the requested delivery date for a sales order or delivery is set before the beginning of the factory calendar defined for the relevant plant. This typically occurs when the system tries to schedule a delivery date that is not valid according to the factory calendar settings.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Settings: The factory calendar for the plant does not allow for operations or deliveries to be scheduled before a certain date. This could be due to non-working days, holidays, or the calendar starting at a specific date.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have manually entered a delivery date that is earlier than the start date of the factory calendar.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the scheduling settings or the factory calendar itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings for the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the factory calendar is correctly defined and that the start date is appropriate for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Date:
  
  If the requested delivery date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  Ensure that the new date is a working day according to the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order or Delivery:
  
  Check the sales order or delivery document to ensure that all dates are correctly entered and that they comply with the factory calendar.
  If necessary, update the delivery date in the sales order or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the factory calendar settings seem correct but the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to scheduling and delivery.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the sales order or delivery again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  VA01/VA02: To create or change sales orders.
  VL01N/VL02N: To create or change deliveries.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and scheduling in SAP CRM.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in date calculations, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the scheduling logic.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the requested delivery dates align with the factory calendar settings.