How To Fix M3169 - The factory calendar's lower limit does not extend this far

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 169

• Message text: The factory calendar's lower limit does not extend this far

What causes this issue?

While maintaining consumption values for the material, you have gone
too far back into the past. The factory calendar is no longer
maintained for this period.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the corresponding entries or ask your systems administrator to
maintain the factory calendar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3169 - The factory calendar's lower limit does not extend this far ?

  The SAP error message M3169, "The factory calendar's lower limit does not extend this far," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a date outside the range defined by the factory calendar. This can happen in various contexts, such as production planning, scheduling, or material requirements planning (MRP).
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar has been set up with a specific range of dates, and the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., scheduling a production order) is attempting to use a date that is earlier than the lower limit defined in the factory calendar.
  Date Settings: The date you are trying to use may not be valid according to the factory calendar settings, which could be due to holidays, non-working days, or other constraints.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or production order may not be aligned with the factory calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Review the factory calendar settings to ensure that the lower limit is set appropriately for your needs. If necessary, extend the lower limit to include the required date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you are manually entering dates, ensure that the dates fall within the range defined by the factory calendar.
  If the operation is automated (e.g., through MRP), check the settings to ensure that the planning horizon is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material or production order to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the appropriate factory calendar.
  Ensure that the production scheduling profile and other related settings are aligned with the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and non-working days for a plant or company code. It is crucial for scheduling and planning activities in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (for factory calendar maintenance) and MD01 (for MRP run) to troubleshoot and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3169 error and ensure that your operations align with the factory calendar settings.