How To Fix MW040 - &1 &2 date &3 entered is on a &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &1 &2 date &3 entered is on a &4

What causes this issue?

The system checked if &v3& is a Saturday or Sunday.
The <GL:factory_calendar>logistics/factory calendar</> could not be
checked, as at the time of the check there was no calendar assigned to
a <GL:plant>plant</>. Consequently, the system cannot check if &v3& is
a public holiday.

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?

Please check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW040 - &1 &2 date &3 entered is on a &4 ?

  The SAP error message MW040 typically indicates an issue related to the material management module, specifically concerning the date entered for a material document. The message format is usually as follows:
  MW040 &1 &2 date &3 entered is on a &4
  Where:
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for specific material or document identifiers.
  &3 represents the date that was entered.
  &4 indicates the type of date (e.g., a weekend, holiday, or a non-working day).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a date that is not valid for processing is entered in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The date falling on a weekend or holiday.
  The date being outside of the allowed range for processing transactions.
  The date being a non-working day as defined in the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you have entered. Ensure that it is a valid working day according to the factory calendar settings in SAP.
  
  
  Change the Date: If the date is indeed a weekend or holiday, change it to a valid working day.
  
  
  Review Factory Calendar: Check the factory calendar settings in SAP to ensure that the working days and holidays are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining the factory calendar).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the calendar settings or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify dates in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, or MB1C for material document postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material management to understand how date handling works in the context of your specific transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW040 error and proceed with your material management tasks in SAP.