How To Fix LM273 - Date & lies before the start of factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Date & lies before the start of factory calendar &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM273 - Date & lies before the start of factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message LM273 indicates that a date is being used that falls before the start of the factory calendar. This typically occurs in scenarios involving production planning, scheduling, or inventory management where the system expects dates to be within the defined working periods of the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The date entered in the transaction or process is earlier than the start date defined in the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the start date may not align with the expected operational dates.
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict operations to a specific time frame, and the date in question falls outside of this range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use. Ensure it is within the valid range defined by the factory calendar.
  Review Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to check the start date of the factory calendar.
  Ensure that the factory calendar is correctly configured and that the start date is appropriate for your operations.
  
  
  Adjust the Date: If the date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the factory calendar's operational period.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you believe the factory calendar settings are incorrect, consult with your SAP configuration team to review and possibly adjust the factory calendar settings.
  Check for Custom Logic: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system that might affect date handling, review those as well.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: The factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a plant. It is crucial for scheduling and planning processes in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL for factory calendar maintenance and CM01 for capacity planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LM273 error and ensure that your date inputs align with the factory calendar settings in your SAP system.