How To Fix QA196 - The date is after the specified end of the factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 196

• Message text: The date is after the specified end of the factory calendar

What causes this issue?

You entered a date that is outside the defined factory calendar.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a different date or change the factory calendar.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA196 - The date is after the specified end of the factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message QA196, which states "The date is after the specified end of the factory calendar," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action (such as creating a quality inspection lot or posting a goods movement) that involves a date that falls outside the defined range of the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The date you are trying to use (e.g., inspection date, posting date) is later than the end date defined in the factory calendar for the relevant plant or company code.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or it may have been changed, leading to a mismatch with the dates being used in transactions.
  Period Closing: The period for the relevant accounting or production cycle may have been closed, preventing any transactions from being posted beyond a certain date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings for the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the end date of the factory calendar is set correctly and that it encompasses the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date you are trying to use is indeed valid, consider adjusting the factory calendar to include that date.
  Alternatively, if the date is incorrect, adjust your transaction to use a valid date within the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Period Closing:
  
  Check if the relevant periods (e.g., accounting periods) are closed. If they are, you may need to reopen the period or use a date within an open period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the factory calendar or if you are unsure about the changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - To maintain factory calendars.
  OB52 - To check and maintain the posting periods for financial transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to factory calendars and period management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to the factory calendar or to perform the transactions you are attempting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA196 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.