What is factory calendar in SAP PT - Personnel Time Management?

SAP Term: factory calendar

• Component: PT

• Component Name: Personnel Time Management

• Description: A calendar in which working days are numbered sequentially. The factory calendar is defined on the basis of a public holiday calendar. The validity period of a factory calendar must be within the validity period of the public holiday calendar. The weekdays that are working days must also be specified in this calendar. &EXAMPLE& Monday through Friday are working days. Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays are non-working days.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A factory calendar is a component of SAP Personnel Time Management (PT) that defines the working and non-working days of an organization. It also defines the working hours and break times for each day. The factory calendar is used to calculate the number of hours worked by employees and to determine the pay periods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The factory calendar is used to define the working and non-working days of an organization. It can be used to set up different working hours for different days, such as a shorter workday on Fridays or a longer workday on Mondays. It can also be used to define break times, such as lunch breaks or other breaks during the day. The factory calendar is then used to calculate the number of hours worked by employees and to determine the pay periods. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a factory calendar, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the working and non-working days, as well as the working hours and break times for each day. It is also important to ensure that all of the information is accurate, as this will affect how employees are paid. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SAP Personnel Time Management (PT) and how to set up a factory calendar, please refer to SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.