How To Fix IP733 - Calculated date is after end of factory calendar &1; maintenance plan &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 733

• Message text: Calculated date is after end of factory calendar &1; maintenance plan &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP733 - Calculated date is after end of factory calendar &1; maintenance plan &2 ?

  The SAP error message IP733 indicates that there is an issue with the calculated date for a maintenance plan, specifically that the calculated date falls after the end date of the factory calendar associated with that maintenance plan. This can occur during the scheduling of maintenance tasks or when trying to generate maintenance orders.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar associated with the maintenance plan has an end date that is earlier than the calculated date for the maintenance task.
  Maintenance Plan Settings: The maintenance plan may have been set up with a scheduling frequency or start date that leads to a calculated date beyond the factory calendar's end date.
  Date Calculation Errors: There may be errors in how the system calculates the next maintenance date based on the defined intervals and the current date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the factory calendar configuration in SAP (Transaction code: SCAL).
  Verify the end date of the factory calendar associated with the maintenance plan. If it is set incorrectly, adjust the end date to ensure it covers the required period for maintenance activities.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan:
  
  Access the maintenance plan (Transaction code: IP02).
  Check the scheduling parameters, including the start date and frequency. Ensure that these settings do not lead to a calculated date that exceeds the factory calendar's end date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maintenance Dates:
  
  If necessary, adjust the maintenance plan's start date or frequency to ensure that the calculated dates fall within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Dates:
  
  After making adjustments, recalculate the maintenance dates to ensure that they are now valid. This can often be done by using the "Schedule" function in the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  IP10: Schedule Maintenance Plans
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to maintenance plans and factory calendars.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP733 error and ensure that your maintenance planning aligns with the factory calendar settings.