How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS056 - Factory calendar date cannot be determined for calendar &1 / date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS - Message Class for Periods & Due Date Tools

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Factory calendar date cannot be determined for calendar &1 / date &2

What causes this issue?

Factory calendar date determination is not possible.

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?

A factory calendar is used to determine a factory date during due date
rule calculation. Check the due date rule used and the validity range of
the factory calendar.

Procedure for System Administrators

Use the <LS>SAP Calendar</> transaction (SCAL) to check the validity of
the factory calendar used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS056 - Factory calendar date cannot be determined for calendar &1 / date &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS056 indicates that the system is unable to determine a factory calendar date for a specified calendar and date. This typically occurs in scenarios where date calculations or scheduling are involved, such as in production planning or project management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Calendar Configuration: The specified factory calendar (&1) may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Date Outside Valid Range: The date (&2) provided may fall outside the range of valid dates defined in the factory calendar.
  Missing Factory Calendar Assignment: The relevant organizational unit (e.g., plant, project) may not have a factory calendar assigned.
  Public Holidays or Non-Working Days: The date may coincide with a public holiday or a non-working day that is not accounted for in the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the calendar is active and has the correct working days and holidays defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Validity:
  
  Check if the date (&2) is within the valid range of the factory calendar. If it is outside this range, adjust the date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the relevant organizational unit (e.g., plant or project) has a factory calendar assigned. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Production Planning, Project System).
  
  
  
  Review Public Holidays:
  
  Check if the date falls on a public holiday or a non-working day. If so, consider using a different date or adjusting the calendar settings to accommodate this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  OVX5: Assign Factory Calendar to Plant
  OOVB: Define Factory Calendar for Work Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and scheduling.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PSSC_TOOLS056 and ensure that the factory calendar is correctly set up for your needs.