How To Fix MF508 - Date &1 not in planning calendar &2 ( plant &3 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Date &1 not in planning calendar &2 ( plant &3 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF508 - Date &1 not in planning calendar &2 ( plant &3 ) ?

  The SAP error message MF508 indicates that a specific date is not included in the planning calendar for a given plant. This error typically arises during planning activities, such as when trying to create or modify production orders, purchase orders, or other planning-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The date specified in the transaction is not defined in the planning calendar for the specified plant.
  The planning calendar may not have been set up correctly, or the date in question falls outside the defined working days or periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MF508 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Planning Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Planning Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify that the planning calendar assigned to the plant includes the date in question.
  Ensure that the date is a valid working day within the planning calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Planning Calendar:
  
  If the date is not included, you may need to adjust the planning calendar to include the required date.
  You can add working days or modify the calendar settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OVZB to check the plant settings and ensure that the correct planning calendar is assigned to the plant.
  If the wrong calendar is assigned, update it to the correct one.
  
  
  
  Review the Date Input:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use is correct and formatted properly.
  Check for any typographical errors in the date entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to modify the planning calendar or plant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Planning Calendar Maintenance
  OVZB: Plant Settings for MRP
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to planning calendars and error MF508.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning calendar or plant settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MF508 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.