How To Fix M9013 - Date & comes before start of factory calendar with ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Date & comes before start of factory calendar with ID &

What causes this issue?

The planning start is either entered manually or proposed using table
T444U.

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?

Change the planning start date or use a different factory calendar
(or load another factory calendar into the buffer).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M9013 - Date & comes before start of factory calendar with ID & ?

  The SAP error message M9013 indicates that a date you are trying to use is before the start date of the factory calendar associated with the relevant plant or production area. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), or when scheduling production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Date Misalignment: The date you are trying to enter (e.g., for a production order, delivery, or scheduling) 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 your operational requirements.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the date entry, such as a typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify the start date of the factory calendar associated with the plant or production area you are working with.
  If necessary, adjust the factory calendar to ensure it aligns with your operational needs.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  Review the date you are trying to enter and ensure it is within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  If the date is indeed incorrect, modify it to a valid date that falls within the factory calendar's range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for the factory calendar in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Production > Production Planning > Basic Data > Define Factory Calendar.
  Ensure that the calendar is set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the factory calendar settings or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users entering dates are trained on the importance of the factory calendar and how to check for valid dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - To view and manage factory calendars.
  MD01 - To run MRP and check for scheduling issues.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a plant, which is crucial for scheduling production and planning.
  
  
  Error Handling: Always ensure that users are aware of the importance of date validation against the factory calendar to prevent such errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M9013 error and ensure that your date entries align with the factory calendar settings in SAP.