How To Fix FK102 - Select a public holiday

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Select a public holiday

What causes this issue?

The cursor was not positioned on a public holiday.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK102 - Select a public holiday ?

  The SAP error message FK102, which states "Select a public holiday," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes that require the selection of a public holiday for specific operations, such as payment runs or scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects the user to select a public holiday but none has been selected or the selection is invalid. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Public Holiday Configuration: The public holiday calendar may not be set up correctly in the system.
  No Public Holidays Defined: There may be no public holidays defined for the relevant country or region in the system.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range being processed may not include any defined public holidays.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting a public holiday when prompted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FK102 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Public Holiday Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for public holidays in SAP.
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is correctly set up for the relevant country/region.
  
  
  
  Define Public Holidays:
  
  If no public holidays are defined, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  SPRO > IMG > Time Management > Work Schedules > Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  Define the public holidays relevant to your organization.
  
  
  
  Select a Public Holiday:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select a valid public holiday from the list provided by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the date range you are working with includes the public holidays you have defined.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the error is due to user oversight, consider providing training or documentation to help users understand how to select public holidays correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or F110 for payment runs where this error might occur.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring public holidays and understanding the implications of public holidays in financial processes.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK102 error and ensure that public holidays are correctly configured and selected in your SAP system.