How To Fix QA557 - Inspection lot &1: Start date of inspection is not a valid workday.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Inspection lot &1: Start date of inspection is not a valid workday.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA557 - Inspection lot &1: Start date of inspection is not a valid workday. ?

  The SAP error message QA557 indicates that the start date of an inspection lot is not a valid workday. This typically occurs when the date set for the inspection lot falls on a non-working day, such as a weekend or a public holiday, as defined in the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The inspection start date is set to a day that is not recognized as a working day in the system's factory calendar.
  Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be configured correctly, or the specific date may not be included in the working days.
  Date Entry Error: There may have been an error in entering the date, leading to the selection of a non-working day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Inspection Lot Date: Review the start date of the inspection lot and ensure it is set to a valid working day.
  Adjust the Date: If the date is incorrect, change it to a valid working day. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the inspection lot in the SAP system.
  Editing the start date to a valid workday.
  
  
  Review Factory Calendar: Check the factory calendar settings in SAP to ensure that the working days are correctly defined. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar).
  Verifying the settings for the relevant plant or company code.
  
  
  Consult with HR/Administration: If the calendar settings seem correct, consult with your HR or administration team to ensure that the working days are accurately reflected in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA01 to create an inspection lot.
  QA02 to change an inspection lot.
  SCAL to maintain the factory calendar.
  
  
  Factory Calendar: The factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant or company code. It is crucial for scheduling and planning activities in SAP.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change inspection lot dates and access the factory calendar settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA557 error and successfully manage your inspection lots in SAP.