How To Fix QA197 - The start date of the inspection is not a valid workday

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 197

• Message text: The start date of the inspection is not a valid workday

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA197 - The start date of the inspection is not a valid workday ?

  The SAP error message QA197, which states "The start date of the inspection is not a valid workday," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when scheduling inspections. This error indicates that the date specified for the inspection does not fall on a recognized workday according to the system's calendar settings.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Workday Date: The date entered for the inspection is a weekend or a public holiday, which is not considered a valid workday in the system.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or work schedule settings in SAP may not include the specified date as a valid workday.
  Date Format Issues: There may be issues with the date format or the way the date is being interpreted by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Inspection Date: Modify the inspection start date to a valid workday. Check the calendar to ensure that the new date is a recognized workday.
  Review Factory Calendar: Verify the factory calendar settings in SAP to ensure that the correct workdays and holidays are defined. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: SCAL (for maintaining the factory calendar).
  Check if the date in question is marked as a holiday or non-working day.
  
  
  Check User Settings: Ensure that the user’s settings and parameters are correctly configured to reflect the appropriate workdays.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate any underlying configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to manage inspection lots effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand how workdays and calendars are configured and managed.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) may affect how dates are processed. Check if any custom logic is impacting the date validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA197 error and successfully schedule your inspection.