How To Fix V2209 - Date &1 occurs before the start of factory calendar &2 from plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Date &1 occurs before the start of factory calendar &2 from plant &3

What causes this issue?

The date you have entered falls outside the factory calendar from plant
&V3&.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2209 - Date &1 occurs before the start of factory calendar &2 from plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message V2209 indicates that a date specified in a transaction occurs before the start date of the factory calendar for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning, sales order processing, or any other module that relies on the factory calendar for scheduling and planning activities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A date (e.g., delivery date, production date) is set to a time that is earlier than the start date defined in the factory calendar for the specified plant.
  The factory calendar may not be configured correctly, or the date being used in the transaction is incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V2209 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar).
  Verify the start date of the factory calendar for the specified plant. Ensure that it is set correctly and that it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date in the Transaction:
  
  Review the date that triggered the error. If it is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is on or after the start date of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the factory calendar is not set up correctly, you may need to configure it properly. This includes defining working days, holidays, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or user exits that manipulate dates, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on factory calendars and date handling.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar defines the working days and non-working days for a plant. It is crucial for scheduling production, deliveries, and other time-sensitive operations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  OVZB: To check and maintain the assignment of factory calendars to plants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to factory calendars or the V2209 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.