How To Fix TU378 - Error determining date using factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Error determining date using factory calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU378 - Error determining date using factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message TU378, which states "Error determining date using factory calendar," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid date based on the factory calendar settings for a specific plant or production facility. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during production planning, scheduling, or when trying to determine working days for a specific operation.
  Causes of TU378 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly for the plant or may not include the necessary holidays or working days.
  
  
  Missing Factory Calendar Assignment: The plant may not be assigned a factory calendar, or the assignment may be incorrect.
  
  
  Date Outside Valid Range: The date being processed may fall outside the range defined in the factory calendar (e.g., before the start date or after the end date).
  
  
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that affect how dates are calculated.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the factory calendar was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  Solutions to TU378 Error
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and verify that the factory calendar is correctly configured for the relevant plant.
  Ensure that all necessary holidays and working days are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Check if the factory calendar is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this in the configuration settings for the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Date Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the date being processed is within the valid range of the factory calendar. If necessary, adjust the date or the calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Review any relevant system settings or parameters that may affect date calculations. This may include checking user profiles or global settings.
  
  
  
  Transport and Data Consistency:
  
  If the factory calendar was recently transported, ensure that all related data has been correctly transported and is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on factory calendar settings and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  OVZB: Assign Factory Calendar to Plant
  C223: View Factory Calendar in the context of production planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to factory calendar errors.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TU378 error and implement a solution to resolve it.