How To Fix FK143 - Date is in use and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Date is in use and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK143 - Date is in use and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FK143 ("Date is in use and cannot be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a date that is currently being referenced or used in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial documents, postings, or other transactions that are linked to specific dates.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The date you are trying to delete is associated with active transactions, such as invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Open Periods: The date may fall within an open posting period, meaning that financial transactions can still be recorded for that date.
  Dependencies: Other documents or processes may depend on the date, preventing its deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of dates that are in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify any transactions or documents that are linked to the date you are trying to delete. You can do this by reviewing related financial documents or using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if there are any postings associated with that date.
  
  
  Close Open Periods: If the date falls within an open posting period, consider closing the period if it is appropriate to do so. This may involve consulting with your finance team to ensure that no further transactions need to be recorded for that period.
  
  
  Reverse Transactions: If there are specific transactions that need to be reversed or deleted, you may need to perform a reversal (using transaction codes like FB08 for reversing documents) before you can delete the date.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that configuration settings are causing the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings related to date management and transaction processing.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze the situation:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs or error messages for additional details that may provide insight into why the date cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or solutions based on the version of SAP you are using.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on managing financial transactions and dates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.