How To Fix PZ827 - Posting date cannot be calculated with factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Posting date cannot be calculated with factory calendar &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ827 - Posting date cannot be calculated with factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message PZ827, which states "Posting date cannot be calculated with factory calendar," typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting date in relation to the factory calendar settings in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of documents, creation of production orders, or other transactions that involve date calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the specific date being used for posting does not align with the working days defined in the factory calendar.
  Non-Working Days: The posting date may fall on a non-working day as per the factory calendar, which prevents the system from calculating a valid posting date.
  Date Range Issues: The date being used may be outside the valid range defined in the factory calendar.
  Missing Factory Calendar Assignment: The relevant organizational unit (like plant or company code) may not have a factory calendar assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify the settings of the factory calendar assigned to the relevant plant or company code.
  Ensure that the calendar is correctly defined with the appropriate working days and holidays.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Check the posting date being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is a valid date that falls within the working days of the factory calendar.
  If the date is a non-working day, change it to a valid working day.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the date settings in the transaction to ensure they comply with the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar is not assigned to the relevant organizational unit, assign it using the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the appropriate configuration path.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on factory calendar settings and date calculations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to factory calendars and posting dates.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the factory calendar or to the transaction that is causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PZ827 error and ensure that posting dates are calculated correctly in relation to the factory calendar.