How To Fix 3E211 - Holiday class value can not be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Holiday class value can not be zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E211 - Holiday class value can not be zero ?

  The SAP error message 3E211 ("Holiday class value cannot be zero") typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration when the system encounters an issue with the holiday class configuration for an employee or a specific time evaluation process.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A holiday class is not assigned to a specific employee or work schedule.
  The holiday class is incorrectly set to zero, which is not a valid value.
  There may be a configuration issue in the holiday calendar or the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the "Holiday class" field in the "Personal Data" or "Time Data" infotype (e.g., IT0007 or IT2001).
  Ensure that a valid holiday class is assigned and that it is not set to zero.
  
  
  
  Review Work Schedule:
  
  Check the work schedule assigned to the employee (transaction code PA30).
  Ensure that the work schedule has a valid holiday class assigned.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration, check the holiday calendar settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to "Time Management" > "Work Schedules" > "Define Holiday Calendar" and ensure that the holiday classes are correctly defined and not set to zero.
  
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation:
  
  If the error occurs during time evaluation, ensure that the time evaluation schema is correctly configured to handle holiday classes.
  Review the time evaluation logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on holiday class configuration and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Holiday Class: This is a classification used in SAP to determine how holidays are treated in time evaluation and payroll processing. Each holiday class can have specific rules regarding how holidays are counted and compensated.
  Time Management: This module in SAP deals with employee time recording, attendance, absences, and related calculations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and PT60 (Time Evaluation) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3E211 in your SAP system.