How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EOD005 - Entered date &1 is not a workday

/PF1/MSG_EOD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EOD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entered date &1 is not a workday

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EOD005 - Entered date &1 is not a workday ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EOD005 Entered date &1 is not a workday typically occurs in the context of end-of-day (EOD) processing or scheduling tasks that require a valid workday. This error indicates that the date you have entered is not recognized as a workday in the system, which can prevent certain operations from being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Workday Date: The date you entered is a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or a public holiday that is not defined as a workday in the SAP calendar.
  Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar or holiday calendar may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the date as a workday.
  Date Format: The date may have been entered in an incorrect format, leading to misinterpretation by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify that the date you entered is indeed a workday. You can do this by checking the calendar settings in SAP.
  Use a Valid Workday: If the