IW432 - Date & is after the valid factory calendar period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Date & is after the valid factory calendar period

What causes this issue?

You entered a date for which the
<GL:factory_calendar>factory calendar</> was not maintained in
your factory.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.
If you want to use the date rejected by the system as a valid
date, you must maintain the factory calendar in your system with the
help of the Customizing function:

<DS:TRAN.OY05>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW432 - Date & is after the valid factory calendar period ?

  The SAP error message IW432 indicates that a date you are trying to use is outside the valid period defined in the factory calendar. This typically occurs in the context of work orders, maintenance plans, or other scheduling functions where specific dates are required to fall within the operational calendar of the plant or organization.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to enter (e.g., start date, end date, or scheduling date) is beyond the range defined in the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the periods may not be defined as expected.
  Maintenance Plan Settings: If this error occurs in the context of a maintenance plan, the plan may be scheduled for a date that is not valid according to the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure it falls within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  Review Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) to check the configuration of the factory calendar.
  Ensure that the calendar is correctly defined and that the periods are set up as needed.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the date is indeed outside the valid range, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the factory calendar.
  Update Maintenance Plan: If the error is related to a maintenance plan, check the scheduling settings and ensure they align with the factory calendar.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If you suspect that the factory calendar is not configured correctly, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the calendar settings are appropriate for your business needs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: This is a calendar that defines working days, holidays, and other non-working days for a specific plant or company code.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To view and maintain factory calendars.
  IW31/IW32: To create or change maintenance orders.
  IP01/IP02: To create or change maintenance plans.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and scheduling in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW432 error and ensure that your dates align with the factory calendar settings.