How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB221 - Specified order date is invalid; next workday is &1

WRF_PRC_OTB221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Specified order date is invalid; next workday is &1

What causes this issue?

In OTB allocation, the specified order date cannot be any later than the
next workday according to the plant calendar.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB221 - Specified order date is invalid; next workday is &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB221 indicates that the specified order date is invalid because it does not fall on a valid workday. The message typically includes a placeholder for the next valid workday, which is represented by &1.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the context of order processing or planning within SAP, particularly in the areas of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning (PP). The primary reasons for this error include:
  
  Non-Working Day: The specified order date falls on a weekend or a public holiday when the system is configured to not allow operations.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or the work schedule for the plant may not include the specified date as a valid working day.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workdays in the system, leading to incorrect recognition of valid dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Order Date: Verify the