How To Fix RP271 - The date & was set for the next working day

RP271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 271

• Message text: The date & was set for the next working day

What causes this issue?

The date determined by the system falls on a Saturday, Sunday or
public holiday.
The system automatically sets dates which fall on one of the above
days to the next working day.
The date was set to the next working day.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP271 - The date & was set for the next working day ?

  The SAP error message RP271, which states "The date & was set for the next working day," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This message indicates that the system has automatically adjusted a date (usually a date related to payroll processing, such as a payment date) to the next working day because the original date falls on a non-working day (like a weekend or holiday).
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Working Day: The date specified in the payroll run or related transaction falls on a non-working day (e.g., Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday).
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to automatically adjust dates to the next working day when a non-working day is encountered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the date that triggered the error. Ensure that it is indeed a non-working day.
  Adjust the Date: If you need the payroll to process on a specific date, you may need to adjust the date to a working