How To Fix WGRC071 - Year is outside the validity period of the factory calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGRC - Message Class for Goods Receipt Capacity Check

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Year is outside the validity period of the factory calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGRC071 - Year is outside the validity period of the factory calendar ?

  The SAP error message WGRC071 indicates that the year you are trying to process is outside the validity period of the factory calendar. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform operations related to production planning, scheduling, or other processes that rely on the factory calendar, and the date you are working with is not covered by the defined calendar settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to use is not included in the factory calendar's defined range.
  Factory Calendar Configuration: The factory calendar may not be set up correctly, or it may not cover the year you are trying to work with.
  Year Change: If you are trying to process data for a new year that has not been configured in the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Review the validity period of the factory calendar you are using. Ensure that it includes the year you are trying to process.
  If the year is outside the validity period, you may need to extend the validity period of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Factory Calendar:
  
  If necessary, create a new factory calendar or modify the existing one to include the required year.
  Ensure that the working days and holidays are correctly defined for the new period.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Date:
  
  Verify the date you are trying to use in your transaction. Make sure it is correct and falls within the valid range of the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to modify the factory calendar, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  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 processes in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (to manage factory calendars) and OVZB (to manage holiday calendars).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to factory calendars and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WGRC071 error and ensure that your factory calendar is correctly configured for the operations you need to perform.