How To Fix MEPO165 - Date for handover location: next workday is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Date for handover location: next workday is &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO165 - Date for handover location: next workday is & ?

  The SAP error message MEPO165, which states "Date for handover location: next workday is &," typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with scheduling and delivery dates in the system. This error indicates that the date specified for a handover location is not valid because it falls on a non-working day.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date you are trying to set for the handover location is a weekend or a public holiday, which is not considered a working day in the system.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or holiday calendar settings in SAP may not align with the expected working days, leading to this error.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date may have been entered incorrectly or may not be updated according to the current calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter for the handover location. Ensure it is a valid working day.
  Adjust the Date: If the date falls on a non-working day, change it to the next available working day as suggested by the error message.
  Review Calendar Settings: Check the factory calendar and holiday calendar settings in SAP to ensure they are correctly configured. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the transaction code SCAL (for maintaining the factory calendar).
  Reviewing the settings for public holidays and working days.
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the calendar settings or how to adjust them, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the system configuration.
  
  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) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to procurement processes and scheduling to better understand how dates are managed in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO165 error and successfully set the handover location date.