How To Fix FK136 - Specify the earliest date on which the public holiday falls

FK136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Specify the earliest date on which the public holiday falls

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FK136 - Details

• The SAP error message FK136, which states "Specify the earliest date on which the public holiday falls," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when configuring public holiday calendars in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific date to be entered for a public holiday, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Entry: The user has not specified the earliest date for the public holiday in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The public holiday calendar may not be set up correctly, or the dates may not be defined properly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as omitting the date or entering it in an incorrect format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Date: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OH00 for public holiday calendar) and specify the earliest date for the public holiday.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the