How To Fix RU015 - & is after validity period of factory calendar, check date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 015

• Message text: & is after validity period of factory calendar, check date

What causes this issue?

The date that you have entered is not within the validity period of the
factory calendar.

How to fix this error?

Check the factory calendar. Enter a date within the validity period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU015 - & is after validity period of factory calendar, check date ?

  The SAP error message RU015 indicates that a date is outside the validity period of the factory calendar. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like scheduling, planning, or executing a production order) that involves a date that is not covered by the defined factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to use is either before the start date or after the end date of the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or the validity period may not cover the dates you are working with.
  Date Calculation Errors: Sometimes, the system may calculate a date based on other parameters that inadvertently falls outside the valid range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the validity period of the factory calendar includes the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the date is indeed outside the validity period, you may need to adjust the date of the operation you are trying to perform to fall within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Modify Factory Calendar:
  
  If necessary, extend the validity period of the factory calendar to include the required dates. This can be done in the same SCAL transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that any related settings, such as work schedules or shift patterns, are also correctly configured to avoid similar issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that might be affecting the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  CR01: To create a work center, which may also reference the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a plant or company code, which is crucial for scheduling and planning activities.
  
  
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking the SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RU015.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU015 error and ensure that your operations are scheduled within the valid dates of the factory calendar.