How To Fix FK018 - The calculated date is outside the factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The calculated date is outside the factory calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK018 - The calculated date is outside the factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message FK018 ("The calculated date is outside the factory calendar") typically occurs when a date that is being processed in a financial transaction or document falls outside the valid working days defined in the factory calendar. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Calculation: The system is trying to calculate a date (e.g., due date, posting date) that does not align with the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the date being processed is outside the defined working days.
  Public Holidays or Non-Working Days: The date may coincide with a public holiday or a non-working day that is not accounted for in the factory calendar.
  Date Range Issues: The date being processed may be too far in the past or future, leading to it being outside the defined range of the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL to review the factory calendar settings. Ensure that the working days and holidays are correctly defined.
  Verify that the date in question falls within the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date: 
  
  If the date being processed is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Document Dates: 
  
  Check the dates on the document you are trying to post (e.g., invoice, payment) and ensure they are valid according to the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: 
  
  If you suspect that the factory calendar is not set up correctly, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Dates: 
  
  If the transaction allows, consider using alternative dates that are within the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - Factory Calendar Maintenance
  OBY6 - Define Company Code Global Parameters
  OBY1 - Define Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the FK018 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial posting and factory calendar settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK018 error and ensure that your financial transactions are processed correctly within the defined factory calendar.