How To Fix QA198 - The date is before the specified start of the factory calendar

QA198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The date is before the specified start 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QA198 - Details

• The SAP error message QA198 indicates that a date you are trying to use is earlier than the start date defined in the factory calendar. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, where specific dates are required for inspections, audits, or other quality-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying to enter (e.g., inspection date, audit date) is before the start date of the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the start date may not align with your operational requirements.
  System Settings: The system may have default settings that restrict dates to a certain range based on the factory calendar.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure it is correct and intended.
  Review Factory Calendar:
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Check the start date of the factory calendar and ensure it