M7501 - Next workday is the &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Next workday is the &

What causes this issue?

The system checked the <GL:requirements_date>requirements date</>
of the reservation item against the factory calendar.
It transpires that the specified date is not a workday.

System Response

INCLUDE MB_NA_T160M

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7501 - Next workday is the & ?

  The SAP error message M7501 typically indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of a workday in the system. The message "Next workday is the &" suggests that the system is unable to determine the next valid workday for processing a transaction, which can occur in various contexts, such as production planning, material requirements planning, or other scheduling functions.
  Cause:
  
  Calendar Configuration: The work calendar may not be properly configured in the system. This includes public holidays, weekends, or non-working days that are not defined correctly.
  Date Settings: The system may be trying to process a transaction on a date that is not recognized as a valid workday.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the plant, work center, or other relevant entities that define working times.
  System Settings: The settings for the factory calendar or the work schedule may not align with the expected operational days.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL to check the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the workdays and holidays are correctly defined.
  Verify that the calendar assigned to the relevant plant or company code is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Work Schedule:
  
  Check the work schedule for the relevant work center or plant to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Use transaction codes like CR01 or CR02 to view and edit work center details.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Input:
  
  Ensure that the date being processed is valid and falls within the defined workdays.
  If the transaction is being processed on a non-working day, adjust the date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for any inconsistencies that might affect scheduling.
  Ensure that all relevant entities (like materials, production orders, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (for calendar maintenance), CR01/CR02 (for work center maintenance), and MD01 (for MRP run).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M7501 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M7501 error in SAP.