How To Fix IP845 - The plan date entered is invalid for factory calendar &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 845

• Message text: The plan date entered is invalid for factory calendar &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP845 - The plan date entered is invalid for factory calendar &1 ?

  The SAP error message IP845 indicates that the plan date entered is invalid for the specified factory calendar. This typically occurs when the date you are trying to use for planning does not align with the working days or holidays defined in the factory calendar associated with the plant or work center.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Days: The date you are trying to enter falls on a non-working day (e.g., weekends or holidays) as defined in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Factory Calendar Assignment: The factory calendar assigned to the plant or work center may not be set up correctly or may not match the intended planning period.
  Date Format Issues: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to an invalid date error.
  Planning Horizon: The date may fall outside the planning horizon defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar assigned to the relevant plant or work center.
  Ensure that the date you are trying to enter is a valid working day.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the date falls on a non-working day, select a different date that is a valid working day according to the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Verify Factory Calendar Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the factory calendar to the plant or work center in the configuration settings. You can do this through transaction codes like OX10 (for plants) or CR02 (for work centers).
  
  
  
  Review Planning Horizon:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to enter is within the planning horizon set in the system. You can check this in the planning parameters or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as expected by the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To view and maintain factory calendars.
  OX10: To check and maintain plant settings.
  CR02: To check and maintain work center settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and planning parameters.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify factory calendar settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP845 error and successfully enter a valid plan date.