How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG659 - Date &2 is not working day in bank area &1, next working day is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Date &2 is not working day in bank area &1, next working day is &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG659 - Date &2 is not working day in bank area &1, next working day is &3 ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG659 indicates that a specified date is not a working day in the context of a bank area. This error typically arises in the SAP In-House Cash (IHC) module when a user attempts to perform a transaction or process that requires a working day, but the date provided is a non-working day (e.g., a weekend or holiday).
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date entered is a weekend or a public holiday, which is not recognized as a working day by the bank area configuration.
  Bank Area Configuration: The bank area settings may not have the correct working days defined, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date that falls on a non-working day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use. Ensure that it is a valid working day for the specified bank area.
  Use Next Working Day: If the date is indeed a non-working day, consider using the next working day as suggested in the error message. The message indicates the next working day, which you can use for your transaction.
  Review Bank Area Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the bank area in SAP.
  Check the working days defined for the bank area and ensure they are set correctly.
  If necessary, update the working days to include any additional holidays or non-working days that may not have been accounted for.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have access to change the configuration, reach out to your SAP administrator or the team responsible for maintaining the IHC settings to address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBB2 (for bank area configuration) or OBB3 (for defining holidays) to check or modify the settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the In-House Cash module for more detailed guidance on handling working days and bank area configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to the IHC module and working day configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.