How To Fix PM218 - Calculated time period up to specified value date is &1 days

PM218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Calculated time period up to specified value date is &1 days

What causes this issue?

The number of work days between the posting date (execution date) and
required value date entered with the house bank under use of the valid
factory calendar amounts to &v1&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM218 - Calculated time period up to specified value date is &1 days ?

  The SAP error message PM218, which states "Calculated time period up to specified value date is &1 days," typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) when there is an issue with the time period calculations for maintenance tasks or notifications. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect date entries, configuration issues, or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The value date specified in the transaction may be set incorrectly, leading to an unexpected time period calculation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the maintenance planning settings, such as the scheduling parameters or the maintenance plan settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the equipment or functional location, such as missing or incorrect maintenance intervals.
  System Settings: The system settings for time calculations may not be aligned with the business requirements, leading to discrepancies in the expected time periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: