How To Fix V1716 - Working hours &1 for factory calendar &2 are invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Working hours &1 for factory calendar &2 are invalid

What causes this issue?

The system has found an invalid, or unavailable work time indicator
during delivery and transportation scheduling. The work time is &V1& in
factory calendar &V2&.
The work times and/or factory calendars were probably deleted in
Customizing, even though they would still be referred to.

System Response

Scheduling is terminated, all deadlines are set to the start date of
the scheduling.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the work times &V1& for factory calendar &V2& are
maintained in table TTSTRSD.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1716 - Working hours &1 for factory calendar &2 are invalid ?

  The SAP error message V1716, which states "Working hours &1 for factory calendar &2 are invalid," typically occurs in the context of production planning or scheduling when the system encounters an issue with the defined working hours in a factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Working Hours: The working hours defined for the specified factory calendar may not be valid. This could be due to incorrect entries, such as negative hours, hours exceeding the maximum allowed, or non-standard formats.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar itself may not be properly configured. This includes issues with holidays, weekends, or shifts that are not correctly set up.
  Date Range Issues: The working hours may be defined for a date range that does not align with the current date or the dates being processed.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries for certain days or periods in the factory calendar, leading to gaps in the working hours.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) and review the configuration of the factory calendar in question.
  Ensure that the working hours are correctly defined and that there are no negative or invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Validate Working Hours:
  
  Check the working hours for the specific factory calendar. Ensure that they are within acceptable limits and correctly formatted.
  Make sure that the working hours do not overlap with holidays or non-working days.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the working hours are defined for the relevant date ranges. If you are processing data for a specific period, confirm that the working hours are set for that period.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Look for any missing entries in the factory calendar that could lead to gaps in the working hours. Add any necessary entries to ensure continuity.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by running the process that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  OVZB: Define Working Times
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidelines on configuring factory calendars and working hours.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V1716 error in SAP.