How To Fix BC017 - Specify a public holiday calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Specify a public holiday calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC017 - Specify a public holiday calendar ?

  The SAP error message BC017: Specify a public holiday calendar typically occurs when the system requires a public holiday calendar to be defined for a specific country or region, but it has not been set up or is not assigned correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Public Holiday Calendar: The public holiday calendar for the relevant country or region has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not have been properly set up to link the public holiday calendar to the relevant organizational units (like company codes or personnel areas).
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the public holiday calendar settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BC017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Go to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Organizational Data > Define Public Holiday Calendar.
  Create a new public holiday calendar if one does not exist for the required country.
  
  
  
  Assign the Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  After creating the calendar, ensure it is assigned to the relevant organizational units (like company codes or personnel areas).
  This can also be done in the same SPRO path under Assign Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is correctly configured and that all necessary holidays are included.
  Verify that the calendar is active and correctly linked to the relevant time management settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary permissions, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned to access and modify public holiday calendars.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the relevant transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, PA30 for maintaining employee data, and PT60 for time evaluation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing public holiday calendars and time management settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC017 error and ensure that the public holiday calendar is properly configured in your SAP system.