How To Fix M3170 - The factory calendar's upper limit does not extend this far

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 170

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

What causes this issue?

While entering forecast values for the material, you have gone too far
into the future. The factory calendar has not yet been maintained for
this period.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the corresponding values 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 M3170 - The factory calendar's upper limit does not extend this far ?

  The SAP error message M3170, "The factory calendar's upper limit does not extend this far," typically occurs when you are trying to schedule or plan production activities beyond the defined limits of the factory calendar in SAP. This can happen in various modules, such as Production Planning (PP) or Materials Management (MM), when the system attempts to use dates that are not covered by the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar has a defined range of dates, and the date you are trying to use for scheduling or planning is outside this range.
  Date Settings: The date settings in the production order, planned order, or other related documents may be set incorrectly, leading to a request for a date that exceeds the factory calendar's limits.
  Holidays or Non-Working Days: If the factory calendar has been configured with specific holidays or non-working days, it may limit the available working days, causing scheduling issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Review the factory calendar settings to ensure that the upper limit (end date) is set correctly and extends to the date you are trying to use.
  If necessary, extend the upper limit of the factory calendar to include the required dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Order Dates:
  
  If you are working with a production order or planned order, check the dates assigned to these orders.
  Adjust the start and finish dates to fall within the limits of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the material master or production version to ensure they align with the factory calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the factory calendar, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to make the required adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - To view and maintain factory calendars.
  MD04 - To check stock/requirements list and see if the dates are causing issues.
  CO02 - To display or change production orders and check their dates.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendar configuration and its impact on production planning.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that scheduling works as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3170 error and ensure that your scheduling aligns with the factory calendar settings in SAP.