How To Fix FK884 - Date is outside the factory calendar range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Date is outside the factory calendar range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK884 - Date is outside the factory calendar range ?

  The SAP error message FK884 ("Date is outside the factory calendar range") typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial transaction (such as an invoice or payment) with a date that falls outside the defined working days in the factory calendar. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Outside Factory Calendar: The date you are trying to use for the transaction is not included in the factory calendar. This could be due to:
  
  The date being a weekend or holiday.
  The date being before or after the defined working period in the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the date range may not cover the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting period may be closed, which can also lead to this error if the date falls outside the open periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use for the transaction. Ensure it is a valid working day according to the factory calendar.
  
  
  Review Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) to check the configuration of the factory calendar.
  Ensure that the date you are trying to post is included in the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to ensure that the period for the date you are trying to post is open.
  
  
  
  Change the Transaction Date: If the date is indeed outside the factory calendar, consider changing the transaction date to a valid date that falls within the working days.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you believe the factory calendar settings are incorrect or need adjustment, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the factory calendar is set up correctly for your business requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant or company code in SAP. It is crucial for scheduling and planning purposes.
  Posting Periods: These are defined time frames during which financial transactions can be posted. Each company code can have its own posting periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To view and maintain factory calendars.
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK884 error and successfully post your transaction.