How To Fix FI_E174 - &1 is not a business day; date adjusted forward to next business day &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 174

• Message text: &1 is not a business day; date adjusted forward to next business day &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E174 - &1 is not a business day; date adjusted forward to next business day &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E174 indicates that a specified date is not a business day, and as a result, the system has automatically adjusted the date to the next business day. This error typically occurs in financial transactions where business days are critical for processing, such as in payment runs, posting documents, or scheduling activities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Business Day: The date you are trying to use falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or a public holiday that is not considered a business day in the system.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or holiday calendar configured in the SAP system does not recognize the date as a business day.
  Date Input: The date might have been manually entered or derived from a calculation that resulted in a non-business day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use. If it is indeed a weekend or holiday, you may need to select a different date that is a business day.
  Review Calendar Settings: Check the factory calendar and holiday calendar settings in your SAP system to ensure they are correctly configured. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining calendars).
  Reviewing the settings for the relevant company code or plant.
  
  
  Adjust Date Logic: If your process allows, consider implementing logic to automatically select the next business day if a non-business day is selected. This can often be done through user exits or enhancements.
  User Training: Ensure that users are aware of the importance of selecting business days for financial transactions and provide training on how to check for business days.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB calendar to view or modify the calendar settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to business day calculations or adjustments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding financial transactions and business day handling to understand the implications of this error better.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that the date used is a valid business day, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.