How To Fix FK108 - The selected public holidays cannot be deleted

FK108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The selected public holidays cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete a public holiday that is in use in a
public holiday calendar.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK108 - The selected public holidays cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FK108, which states "The selected public holidays cannot be deleted," typically occurs when there are dependencies or constraints related to the public holiday settings in the system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies on Public Holidays: The public holiday you are trying to delete may be linked to existing payroll or time management data. If employees have already been assigned to this holiday, it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The public holiday may be part of a configuration that is currently in use, such as a holiday calendar that is assigned to a personnel area or employee group.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, meaning that certain records cannot be deleted if they are referenced elsewhere in the system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a public holiday, check if there are any existing records (e.g., payroll, time management) that reference this