How To Fix VL098 - Date & lies after the end of factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Date & lies after the end of factory calendar &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL098 - Date & lies after the end of factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message VL098 ("Date & lies after the end of factory calendar") typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes, particularly when dealing with delivery dates that fall outside the defined working days in the factory calendar. This can happen during the creation of deliveries, shipments, or when scheduling activities that rely on the factory calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The date you are trying to use (e.g., delivery date, shipping date) is set beyond the last working day defined in the factory calendar.
  Factory Calendar Settings: The factory calendar may not be configured correctly, or the end date of the calendar may not align with the expected operational dates.
  Public Holidays or Non-Working Days: If the date falls on a public holiday or a non-working day that is defined in the factory calendar, it may trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Factory Calendar:
  
  Go to transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to review the factory calendar settings.
  Ensure that the calendar is set up correctly and that the end date is appropriate for your operations.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Delivery Date:
  
  If the date is indeed beyond the factory calendar, adjust the delivery or shipping date to a valid date that falls within the working days of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for the factory calendar in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned correctly to the relevant plants or storage locations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the factory calendar is set up correctly and that there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To maintain factory calendars.
  VL01N: To create deliveries.
  VL02N: To change deliveries.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on factory calendars and their configuration.
  
  
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic that affects delivery dates, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the date calculations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL098 error and implement a solution to resolve it.