How To Fix V1086 - Date &1 is after the end of factory calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Date &1 is after the end of factory calendar &2

What causes this issue?

Billing date &V1& lies after the date on which factory calendar &V2&
becomes invalid. The factory calendar is stored in the customer master
of the payer for determining the billing period.

System Response

The system prevents further processing.

How to fix this error?

Check
whether the correct year has been entered for the billing date
whether the correct calendar is being used
whether the calendar must be activated for the relevant year.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1086 - Date &1 is after the end of factory calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1086, which states "Date &1 is after the end of factory calendar &2," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning when a date being processed falls outside the defined working days of the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A date (e.g., delivery date, production date) is specified that exceeds the last date defined in the factory calendar associated with the plant or company code.
  The factory calendar has not been properly maintained or updated, leading to discrepancies between the expected operational dates and the defined calendar.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar).
  Verify the end date of the factory calendar associated with the relevant plant or company code.
  Ensure that the calendar is correctly defined and that the end date is appropriate for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  If the date in question (e.g., delivery date) is indeed after the end of the factory calendar, you may need to adjust it to a valid date within the calendar.
  This may involve changing the delivery date in the sales order or production order.
  
  
  
  Update the Factory Calendar:
  
  If the factory calendar needs to be extended (e.g., if your operations are expected to continue beyond the current end date), you can update the factory calendar to include additional dates.
  Ensure that any changes made to the factory calendar are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to the factory calendar in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Production Planning).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant or company code. It is crucial for scheduling and planning activities in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  OVZB: Define Delivery Dates
  MD01: MRP Run (to check if the dates are affecting MRP)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to factory calendars and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1086 error and ensure that your dates align with the factory calendar settings in SAP.