How To Fix HRPBSSA181 - Factory Calendar ID not found; see long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Factory Calendar ID not found; see long text.

What causes this issue?

The Factory Calendar ID is not specified.

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?

If you are a business user, contact your SAP consultant.
If you are an SAP consultant, you must specify the calendar ID in the
planned overtime back-end service. For more information, go to
help.sap.com and search for "Saudi Arabia Public Sector: Overtime (One
Employee)".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA181 - Factory Calendar ID not found; see long text. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA181, which states "Factory Calendar ID not found; see long text," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Payroll processing when the system is unable to find a specified factory calendar ID. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or issues with the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Factory Calendar: The specified factory calendar ID does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The factory calendar may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant personnel area or company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect ID being referenced in the payroll or HR data.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the factory calendar may not have been included or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) in SAP.
  Verify that the factory calendar ID in question exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Factory Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the factory calendar is assigned to the relevant personnel area or company code. This can be done in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Organizational Data > Define Factory Calendar.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry in the payroll or HR infotypes to ensure that the correct factory calendar ID is being used.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the factory calendar was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - Maintain Factory Calendar
  SPRO - SAP Project Reference Object for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on factory calendars and their configuration in the HR module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPBSSA181 error message.