How To Fix FK516 - Please select only one public holiday calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Please select only one public holiday calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK516 - Please select only one public holiday calendar ?

  The SAP error message FK516, which states "Please select only one public holiday calendar," typically occurs in the context of financial or payroll processing when the system detects that multiple public holiday calendars have been assigned to a particular configuration or employee, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Calendar Assignments: The most common cause of this error is that an employee or a specific configuration (like a company code or personnel area) has been assigned more than one public holiday calendar.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to public holiday calendars in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the setup of employee records or organizational units can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Go to the employee master data (transaction code PA30) and check the public holiday calendar assigned to the employee. Ensure that only one calendar is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Assignments:
  
  Check the organizational units (like company codes, personnel areas, etc.) to ensure that they are not assigned multiple public holiday calendars.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings and verify the assignments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Public Holiday Calendar Settings:
  
  If multiple calendars are necessary for different scenarios, consider creating a new calendar that consolidates the holidays or adjust the existing calendars to ensure that only one is assigned where required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to public holiday calendar configuration for specific guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  
  
  Public Holiday Calendar Configuration: This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > IMG > Time Management > Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in HR or financial modules.