How To Fix PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY009 - There is no working day in factory calendar &1 before &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: 009

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY009 - There is no working day in factory calendar &1 before &2. ?

  The SAP error message PAL_DATETIME_UTILITY009 indicates that there is no working day in the specified factory calendar for the given date. This typically occurs in scenarios where date calculations are performed, such as scheduling, planning, or production processes, and the system cannot find a valid working day for the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Days: The date you are trying to use falls on a non-working day (e.g., weekends, holidays) as defined in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Factory Calendar: The factory calendar assigned to the plant or production order may not be set up correctly or may not include the expected working days.
  Date Range Issues: The date you are trying to reference 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) to review the factory calendar assigned to the relevant plant or production order.
  Ensure that the calendar includes the expected working days for the date in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date is indeed a non-working day, consider adjusting the date to a valid working day.
  You can also check if the date can be moved to the next available working day.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking for any public holidays or special non-working days that may have been defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements that manipulate dates, review that logic to ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on how factory calendars are used in your specific SAP module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  OVX5: To check and maintain holiday calendars.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and date calculations.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic that interacts with date calculations, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.