How To Fix FK882 - The month &/& is outside the factory calendar range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 882

• Message text: The month &/& is outside the factory calendar range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK882 - The month &/& is outside the factory calendar range ?

  The SAP error message FK882 indicates that the month specified in a transaction is outside the range defined by the factory calendar. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a document or perform an operation that involves a date that is not valid according to the factory calendar settings in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Outside Factory Calendar: The date you are trying to use falls outside the start and end dates defined in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the periods may not be defined properly.
  Posting Periods: The posting period may be closed, or the fiscal year variant may not allow postings for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use falls within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Ensure that the posting period for the date you are trying to use is open.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29 to ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the fiscal year is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Change the Date:
  
  If the date is indeed outside the allowed range, consider changing the date of the transaction to one that is valid according to the factory calendar and posting periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Factory Calendar
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and posting periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the factory calendar and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK882 error and successfully process your transaction.