How To Fix WT211 - Factor calendar / work calendar &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Factor calendar / work calendar &1 invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT211 - Factor calendar / work calendar &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message:
  WT211 Factor calendar / work calendar &1 invalid
  typically occurs in the context of time evaluation or payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid or inconsistent assignment between a factor calendar and a work calendar. Specifically:
  
  The factor calendar (used for time evaluation to apply certain time factors or rules) is not correctly linked or compatible with the work calendar (which defines working times, shifts, and holidays).
  The calendar ID referenced (&1) does not exist, is incorrectly maintained, or the relationship between the factor calendar and work calendar is not properly defined.
  It can also occur if the factor calendar is assigned to an employee or personnel number but the corresponding work calendar is missing or invalid.
  
  
  Explanation of Terms
  
  Factor Calendar: A calendar used in time evaluation to apply specific time factors (e.g., overtime, night shift factors).
  Work Calendar: Defines the working days, shifts, and holidays for an employee or organizational unit.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Calendar Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction SCAL (SAP Calendar Maintenance) and verify that the factor calendar and work calendar exist and are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the factor calendar is assigned to the correct work calendar.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee’s master data (Infotype 0007 - Planned Working Time) to confirm the correct work calendar is assigned.
  Check if the factor calendar is assigned properly in the relevant time evaluation or payroll infotypes or configurations.
  
  
  
  Maintain Calendar Relationship:
  
  In some SAP systems, the factor calendar must be linked to the work calendar in the configuration.
  Use transaction PT60 or PE51 to check time evaluation schemas and rules that reference these calendars.
  
  
  
  Correct the Calendar ID:
  
  If the calendar ID (&1) is invalid or mistyped, correct it in the relevant configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run Time Evaluation:
  
  After corrections, re-run the time evaluation (transaction PT60) to verify the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is common when new calendars are created or modified but not properly linked.
  It can also occur after system upgrades or transport changes where calendar data might be inconsistent.
  Refer to SAP Note(s) related to time evaluation and calendar maintenance for your specific SAP version.
  Debugging the time evaluation schema (e.g., using transaction PE51) can help identify where the invalid calendar is referenced.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WT211 Factor calendar / work calendar &1 invalid
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or missing assignment between factor calendar and work calendar; calendar ID &1 does not exist or is inconsistent
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct calendar assignments in SCAL; check employee master data; maintain calendar relationships; correct calendar IDs; re-run time evaluation
  
  
  Transactions
  SCAL (Calendar Maintenance), PT60 (Time Evaluation), PA30 (Maintain Infotypes), PE51 (Time Evaluation Schema)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the calendar ID (&1), the context in which the error occurs (e.g., payroll run, time evaluation), and any recent changes made to calendars or employee master data.