How To Fix ME078 - Deliv. date outside period covered by factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Deliv. date outside period covered by factory calendar &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME078 - Deliv. date outside period covered by factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message ME078 ("Delivery date outside period covered by factory calendar") typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a delivery date for a purchase order or a production order that falls outside the working days defined in the factory calendar. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating purchase orders, scheduling deliveries, or planning production.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Settings: The factory calendar may not include the date you are trying to use for delivery. This can happen if the date is a holiday or a non-working day.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may be incorrect or not aligned with the defined working days in the factory calendar.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may have specific settings that restrict delivery dates based on the factory calendar.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not align with the factory calendar, leading to discrepancies in scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use is included in the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Date:
  
  If the date is outside the factory calendar, adjust the delivery date to a valid working day that is covered by the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for any specific settings that might restrict the delivery date. You can do this using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant configuration is correctly set up to align with the factory calendar. You can check this in the plant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the factory calendar settings or how to adjust them, consult with your SAP administrator or someone responsible for system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD01: MRP Run (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and scheduling.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic that affects delivery dates, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the scheduling process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME078 error and successfully schedule your delivery dates within the defined factory calendar.