How To Fix PSS4_MSG143 - The date provided &1 is not a working day.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The date provided &1 is not a working day.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG143 - The date provided &1 is not a working day. ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG143 indicates that the date provided in a transaction or process is not a working day. This typically occurs in scenarios where business processes are dependent on working days, such as scheduling, planning, or executing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date entered falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or a public holiday that is not considered a working day in the system.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or holiday calendar configured in the system does not recognize the date as a working day.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect date that is not a working day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you have entered. Ensure that it is a valid working day according to the company's calendar.
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL to check the factory calendar and holiday calendar settings.
  Ensure that the date in question is marked as a working day in the relevant calendar.
  
  
  Change the Date: If the date is indeed a non-working day, change it to the next available working day.
  Consult with Your Administrator: If you believe the calendar settings are incorrect or need adjustment, consult with your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the calendar settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SCAL (to maintain calendars) or C223 (to check working days in a specific context) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on working days and calendar settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to check and enter valid working days in the system to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction or process.