How To Fix /SPE/TPOP_QUOTE_MSG012 - Delivery date outside the period covered by the factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/TPOP_QUOTE_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Delivery date outside the period covered by the factory calendar &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/TPOP_QUOTE_MSG012 - Delivery date outside the period covered by the factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/TPOP_QUOTE_MSG012 indicates that the delivery date specified in a transaction is outside the period covered by the factory calendar. This typically occurs in scenarios involving production planning, sales orders, or quotations where the delivery date must align with the operational calendar defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not cover the date specified for delivery. This can happen if the calendar is set up with specific working days and holidays, and the requested delivery date falls on a non-working day or outside the defined range.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect delivery date that does not conform to the factory calendar.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that restrict delivery dates based on the factory calendar, leading to this error when the date is not valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the calendar includes the date you are trying to use for delivery.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Date:
  
  If the delivery date is indeed outside the factory calendar, adjust the date to a valid one that falls within the operational period defined by the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, quotation) to ensure that the delivery date is being calculated correctly based on the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If the factory calendar needs to be adjusted to accommodate the delivery date, consult with your SAP configuration team to make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to understand the importance of the factory calendar and how it affects delivery dates in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: This is a configuration in SAP that defines the working days, holidays, and periods during which production or operations can occur.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL for factory calendar maintenance, MD01 for MRP runs, and VA01 for creating sales orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the delivery dates align with the factory calendar settings in your SAP system.