How To Fix 1E166 - Please maintain 1 public holiday calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Please maintain 1 public holiday calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E166 - Please maintain 1 public holiday calendar ?

  The SAP error message 1E166 ("Please maintain 1 public holiday calendar") typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system requires a public holiday calendar to be defined for a specific country or region. This is essential for accurate payroll processing, time evaluation, and other HR-related functions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A public holiday calendar has not been created or assigned for the relevant country or region in the SAP system.
  The system is unable to find a valid public holiday calendar for the employee's work schedule or the specific time evaluation process being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain a public holiday calendar in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Public Holiday Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Follow the path: Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Time Management > Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain a Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  If a calendar does not exist, you can create a new one by selecting the option to create a public holiday calendar.
  If a calendar exists but is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the relevant country or region.
  
  
  
  Assign the Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is assigned to the relevant personnel area or employee group.
  You can do this in the same configuration area where you created the calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify that the employee's master data is correctly set up to reference the public holiday calendar.
  Check the employee's work schedule and ensure it is linked to the correct public holiday calendar.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payroll or time evaluation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Public Holiday Calendar: This is a configuration in SAP that defines the public holidays for a specific country or region. It is crucial for calculating working days, payroll, and time management.
  Personnel Administration: This module in SAP handles employee data and is closely linked to time management and payroll processing.
  Time Management: This module deals with employee attendance, absences, and time evaluation, which relies on accurate public holiday definitions.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.