How To Fix M9012 - Date & comes after end of factory calendar with ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M9 - Logistics Information System: Planning Data

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Date & comes after end of factory calendar with ID &

What causes this issue?

The planning start is either entered manually or proposed from table
T444U. The planning finish is obtained by scrolling.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Narrow down the planning horizon or extend the factory calendar
(or load a sufficiently maintained factory calendar into the buffer).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M9012 - Date & comes after end of factory calendar with ID & ?

  The SAP error message M9012 indicates that a date you are trying to use falls outside the defined factory calendar. Specifically, it means that the date you are working with comes after the end of the factory calendar for the specified ID. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating production orders, scheduling, or planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  End of Factory Calendar: The date you are trying to use is beyond the last working day defined in the factory calendar associated with the plant or production facility.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date might have been entered incorrectly, leading to an invalid date being processed.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or it may not cover the required date range for your operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify the factory calendar associated with the plant or production facility.
  Check the end date of the factory calendar and ensure it covers the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date you are trying to use is indeed beyond the factory calendar's end date, consider adjusting your planning or scheduling to use a valid date within the calendar.
  If necessary, you can also extend the factory calendar to include the required date range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is correctly configured for your business needs. This includes checking holidays, working days, and any special shifts that may affect the calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - To maintain factory calendars.
  MD01 or MD02 - For running MRP (Material Requirements Planning) which may trigger this error if dates are out of range.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar Settings: 
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is aligned with your operational requirements, including any seasonal adjustments or changes in working days.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to enter dates correctly and understand the implications of the factory calendar on their operations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M9012 error and ensure that your date entries align with the factory calendar settings in SAP.