How To Fix CY317 - The entries for "factory calendar" and "posting periods are not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 317

• Message text: The entries for "factory calendar" and "posting periods are not valid

What causes this issue?

You are trying to use the entry types "factory calendar days" or
"posting periods". However these entry types are not valid here because
the factory calendar is needed if you are to use the entry type
"factory calendar days" and the accounting period variant must be known
if you are to use the entry type "posting period". However this is
not the case here.

How to fix this error?

You should use another entry type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY317 - The entries for "factory calendar" and "posting periods are not valid ?

  The SAP error message CY317 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the factory calendar and the posting periods in the system. This error typically arises when trying to post transactions that are not aligned with the defined factory calendar or when the posting periods are closed or not valid for the transaction date.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Factory Calendar: The factory calendar assigned to the company code or plant may not be set up correctly or may not correspond to the posting periods.
  Closed Posting Periods: The posting period for the date of the transaction may be closed, meaning that no postings can be made for that period.
  Mismatch in Configuration: There may be a mismatch between the factory calendar and the fiscal year variant or posting periods defined in the system.
  Date Issues: The date of the transaction may fall outside the range of valid posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the factory calendar in SAP (Transaction code: OX02).
  Ensure that the factory calendar is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods in the system (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the posting period for the date of the transaction is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or adjust the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant and the factory calendar are correctly configured and aligned.
  Check if the factory calendar is correctly assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If the transaction date is outside the valid posting periods, consider adjusting the date to fall within an open posting period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for any specific settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX02: Maintain Factory Calendar
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the factory calendar and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CY317 error and ensure that your transactions can be processed correctly.