How To Fix FK118 - Selected public holiday cannot be changed

FK118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Selected public holiday cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK118 - Selected public holiday cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message FK118 ("Selected public holiday cannot be changed") typically occurs in the context of managing public holidays in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the configuration of holiday calendars or when trying to modify existing public holiday entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FK118 is triggered when a user attempts to change a public holiday that is either locked or has been defined in a way that prevents modification. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  System Lock: The public holiday may be locked for editing due to system settings or because it is part of a standard configuration that should not be altered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to public holiday settings.
  Data Integrity: The public holiday may be linked to other configurations or processes that prevent changes to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FK118 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the