How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BPE052 - Date &1 is outside the factory calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BPE -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Date &1 is outside the factory calendar &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE052 - Date &1 is outside the factory calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE052 Date &1 is outside the factory calendar &2 indicates that a specific date (represented by &1) is not valid according to the factory calendar (represented by &2) that is assigned to the relevant plant or production area. This typically occurs in scenarios involving production planning, scheduling, or any processes that rely on the factory calendar for determining working days and non-working days.
  Cause:
  
  Date Outside Working Days: The date you are trying to use falls on a non-working day (e.g., weekend, holiday) as defined in the factory calendar.
  Incorrect Factory Calendar Assignment: The factory calendar assigned to the plant or production area may not be set up correctly or may not cover the date in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the factory calendar itself, such as missing holidays or incorrect working days.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to use and ensure it is a valid working day according to the factory calendar.
  Review Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Check if the date in question is marked as a working day or a holiday.
  
  
  Adjust Factory Calendar:
  
  If the date should be a working day, you may need to adjust the factory calendar to include it.
  If the factory calendar is incorrect, you may need to create a new one or modify the existing one to reflect the correct working days and holidays.
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the correct factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant or production area. This can be checked in the plant settings.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to make these changes, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  OVZB: To check and maintain factory calendar assignments to plants.
  
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: Understanding how to configure factory calendars in SAP is crucial for effective production planning and scheduling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to factory calendars and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the date in question is valid according to the factory calendar.