How To Fix ME657 - Plant &2 closed on delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Plant &2 closed on delivery date

What causes this issue?

Material &V2& cannot be ordered for the specified delivery date because
the receiving plant &V1& will be closed on this date.

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?

If you wish to have the material delivered on this date, you must
cancel the closure of the plant.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME657 - Plant &2 closed on delivery date ?

  The SAP error message ME657 "Plant &2 closed on delivery date" typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a purchase order or delivery for a plant that is closed on the specified delivery date. This can happen for various reasons, such as maintenance activities, holidays, or other operational constraints that prevent the plant from being operational on that date.
  Cause:
  
  Plant Closure: The plant is officially closed on the delivery date due to maintenance, holidays, or other reasons.
  Configuration Settings: The plant's calendar settings may not allow operations on the specified date.
  Material Availability: The material may not be available for delivery due to the plant's operational status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Calendar: Verify the plant calendar settings in SAP to see if the plant is indeed closed on the specified delivery date. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining the factory calendar).
  Check if the date falls on a holiday or a non-working day.
  
  
  
  Change Delivery Date: If the plant is closed, consider changing the delivery date to a day when the plant is operational.
  
  
  Review Purchase Order: If you are working with a purchase order, check the details of the order to ensure that the delivery date aligns with the operational days of the plant.
  
  
  Consult with Logistics/Production Team: If the closure is temporary or unexpected, consult with the logistics or production team to understand the reason for the closure and if there are any alternative arrangements.
  
  
  Adjust Plant Status: If the plant should be operational but is incorrectly marked as closed, you may need to adjust the plant status in the system. This typically requires administrative access.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage purchase orders effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to the plant calendar or purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME657 error and proceed with your procurement or delivery processes in SAP.