How To Fix FK103 - Public holiday was not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Public holiday was not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK103 - Public holiday was not deleted ?

  The SAP error message FK103 ("Public holiday was not deleted") typically occurs in the context of managing public holidays in the SAP system, particularly when trying to delete a public holiday that is still being referenced in some way. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Reference Issues: The public holiday you are trying to delete is still being referenced in some configuration or transaction. This could be due to:
  
  Existing payroll runs that have already processed data using that public holiday.
  Time management records that are still linked to the public holiday.
  Configuration settings in the system that are still utilizing the public holiday.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the public holiday.
  
  
  System Settings: The public holiday may be part of a holiday calendar that is still active or in use.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Review any payroll runs, time management records, or other configurations that may be using the public holiday. You may need to reverse or delete these records before you can delete the public holiday.
  Use transaction codes like PT60 (for time evaluation) or PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll) to check if there are any active records.
  
  
  
  Delete Related Records: 
  
  If there are any time evaluation or payroll records that reference the public holiday, you may need to delete or adjust those records first.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the public holiday has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Public Holiday: 
  
  Instead of deleting the public holiday, consider deactivating it if it is still needed for historical purposes. This can often be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to managing public holidays in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SCAL: To manage holiday calendars.
  PT03: To maintain public holidays.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to public holiday management.
  
  
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the dependencies and references before making changes in the production environment.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK103 error and successfully manage public holidays in your SAP system.