How To Fix TU183 - Enter a permissible factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Enter a permissible factory calendar

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Include FactClr</> indicator (take factory
calendar into account). You must therefore also enter a factory
calendar in the <LS>Factory cal.ID</> field (factory calendar ID).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Enter a valid factory calendar.
Deselect the <LS>Include FactClr</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU183 - Enter a permissible factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message TU183, which states "Enter a permissible factory calendar," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires a valid factory calendar, but the system cannot find one that is applicable for the specified parameters (such as plant, company code, or other relevant criteria).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Factory Calendar: The factory calendar entered does not exist or is not valid for the specified plant or company code.
  Missing Configuration: The factory calendar may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Date Issues: The date being referenced may fall outside the range of the defined factory calendar.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the factory calendar incorrectly or selected an invalid option.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify that the factory calendar exists and is correctly configured for the relevant plant or company code.
  Ensure that the calendar is active and covers the dates you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant plant or company code. This can be done in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the factory calendar in the transaction where the error occurred. Make sure it is entered correctly and corresponds to a valid calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  If the operation involves specific dates, ensure that those dates fall within the range of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Factory Calendar Usage: Factory calendars are used in various modules, including Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), and others, to determine working days, holidays, and production schedules.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to factory calendars.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TU183 error and ensure that a permissible factory calendar is being used in your SAP transactions.