How To Fix FIP_MSG_CLASS020 - Selection date &1 is a non working day, selection date changed to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_MSG_CLASS - General error message for each fip exceptions

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Selection date &1 is a non working day, selection date changed to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_MSG_CLASS020 - Selection date &1 is a non working day, selection date changed to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIP_MSG_CLASS020 indicates that the selection date you have entered is a non-working day, and as a result, the system has automatically changed the selection date to the next working day. This message is typically encountered in financial or planning transactions where date selection is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date you selected falls on a weekend or a public holiday as defined in the SAP system's calendar settings.
  Calendar Settings: The system uses a calendar that defines working and non-working days. If the selected date is not marked as a working day in this calendar, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Date: Manually select a different date that is a working day. You can check the calendar to ensure that the date you choose is valid.
  Review Calendar Settings: If you frequently encounter this issue, review the calendar settings in your SAP system:
  
  Go to Transaction Code: SCAL to check the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the working days and holidays are correctly defined.
  
  
  Automatic Date Adjustment: If the system automatically changes the date, you can accept the new date provided by the system, which is the next working day.
  User Training: Ensure that users are aware of the working days and how to check them before making selections.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SCAL (to maintain calendars) and OVX5 (to maintain holiday calendars).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to date handling in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding date selection and working day definitions to understand how the system processes these dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the FIP_MSG_CLASS020 error message effectively.