How To Fix LM271 - Search terminated since start or end of factory calendar & reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Search terminated since start or end of factory calendar & reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM271 - Search terminated since start or end of factory calendar & reached ?

  The SAP error message LM271 indicates that a search operation has been terminated because it has reached the start or end of the factory calendar. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or scheduling when the system is unable to find available capacity or resources within the defined working times of the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Settings: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the working times may not align with the production requirements.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be scheduling conflicts or constraints that prevent the system from finding a suitable time slot for the operation.
  Capacity Issues: The resources (machines, labor, etc.) may be fully booked or unavailable during the requested time frame.
  Incorrect Dates: The dates being used for the search may fall outside the defined working days in the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the factory calendar settings in SAP (Transaction code: SCAL).
  Ensure that the working days and hours are correctly defined and that they match the production requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Production Orders:
  
  Check the production orders or planned orders to ensure that they are scheduled within the working times of the factory calendar.
  Adjust the start and end dates of the orders if necessary.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning:
  
  Review the capacity planning for the resources involved. Ensure that there is enough capacity available during the required time frame.
  If necessary, adjust the capacity or reschedule other orders to free up resources.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling Parameters:
  
  If applicable, adjust the scheduling parameters in the production planning settings to allow for more flexible scheduling.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Dates:
  
  If the current dates are not feasible, consider using alternative dates that fall within the working days of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), CO01 (Create Production Order), and CM01 (Capacity Planning).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on factory calendar configuration and production scheduling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect scheduling behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LM271 error and ensure that your production scheduling aligns with the factory calendar settings.