How To Fix PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY008 - There is no working day in factory calendar &1 after &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY - Message class for the utiltiy services of prod. alloc. obj.

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There is no working day in factory calendar &1 after &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY008 - There is no working day in factory calendar &1 after &2. ?

  The SAP error message PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY008 indicates that there is no working day in the specified factory calendar for the given date. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require a valid working day, such as scheduling or planning activities, but the date you are referencing does not correspond to a working day in the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date you are trying to use falls on a weekend or a public holiday that is not defined as a working day in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Factory Calendar: The factory calendar assigned to the plant or the specific operation may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the date in question as a working day.
  Date Range Issues: The date you are referencing may be outside the range of valid dates defined in the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify the factory calendar assigned to the relevant plant or operation.
  Ensure that the date you are trying to use is marked as a working day.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date is indeed a non-working day, consider adjusting your scheduling or planning to a valid working day.
  You can also check if there are any upcoming holidays or weekends that might affect your operations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, review the configuration of the factory calendar to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that all relevant holidays and non-working days are accurately reflected in the calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to manage factory calendars and working days.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and non-working days for a specific plant or company code in SAP. It is crucial for scheduling and planning processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (for factory calendar maintenance) and OVXK (for maintaining holiday calendars).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.