How To Fix 1E169 - Public holiday calendar & does not exist (Please check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Public holiday calendar & does not exist (Please check entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E169 - Public holiday calendar & does not exist (Please check entry) ?

  The SAP error message 1E169 indicates that the public holiday calendar you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are working with time management, payroll, or any functionality that requires the definition of public holidays.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Public Holiday Calendar: The specified public holiday calendar has not been created or is not assigned to the relevant personnel area or employee group.
  Incorrect Configuration: The public holiday calendar may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Wrong Entry: The entry made in the relevant field may be incorrect, such as a typo or using an invalid code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to:
  
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  Verify if the public holiday calendar you are trying to use exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  If the calendar does not exist, you can create a new public holiday calendar by following the steps in the same path mentioned above.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is assigned to the relevant personnel area or employee group. This can be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry you are making in the relevant transaction or infotype to ensure that it matches the existing public holiday calendar.
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify public holiday calendars.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data (to check employee records).
  PA03: Maintain Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing public holiday calendars.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1E169 regarding the public holiday calendar in SAP.