How To Fix PE509 - No public holiday calendar set for factory calendar &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 509

• Message text: No public holiday calendar set for factory calendar &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE509 - No public holiday calendar set for factory calendar & ?

  The SAP error message PE509 indicates that there is no public holiday calendar assigned to the factory calendar in the system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or when dealing with time management and payroll processing.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The factory calendar does not have a public holiday calendar assigned to it.
  Incorrect Assignment: The public holiday calendar may not be correctly assigned to the factory calendar.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE509 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Factory Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Time Management > Work Schedules > Define Factory Calendar.
  Select the relevant factory calendar and check if a public holiday calendar is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  If no public holiday calendar is assigned, you need to assign one.
  In the same configuration area, you can assign the appropriate public holiday calendar to the factory calendar.
  
  
  
  Verify Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar you are trying to assign is correctly defined and contains the necessary public holidays.
  You can check this under Time Management > Public Holidays > Define Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration settings.
  You may want to run consistency checks or use transaction codes like PT60 to check for any inconsistencies in time management data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the relevant payroll or time evaluation processes to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, PT60, and PT01 for time management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring factory calendars and public holiday calendars.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE509 error and ensure that your factory calendar is correctly configured with the appropriate public holiday calendar.