How To Fix BC146 - The specified holiday calendar does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 146

• Message text: The specified holiday calendar does not exist

What causes this issue?

The public holiday calendar stored for the user defaults no longer
exists.

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?

Please choose another public holiday calendar when setting the user
defaults.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC146 - The specified holiday calendar does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BC146, which states "The specified holiday calendar does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a holiday calendar that has been referenced in a configuration or transaction. This can happen in various contexts, such as when setting up work schedules, planning, or during time management processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The holiday calendar may not have been created or configured properly in the system.
  Wrong Reference: The holiday calendar being referenced in a configuration or transaction may have been misspelled or incorrectly specified.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the holiday calendar.
  Transport Issues: If the holiday calendar was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not exist in the current system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Holiday Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Holiday Calendar) to check if the holiday calendar exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify References:
  
  Check the configuration or transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct holiday calendar is being referenced.
  Make sure that the name of the holiday calendar is spelled correctly and matches the one defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the holiday calendar. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport the Configuration:
  
  If the holiday calendar was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported to the current environment. You may need to work with your Basis team to resolve this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on holiday calendar setup and management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL: To manage holiday calendars.
  PT01: To manage work schedules and check if the holiday calendar is linked correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to holiday calendars and error BC146.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.