How To Fix FK208 - Selected public holiday calendar cannot be deleted

FK208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Selected public holiday calendar cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK208 - Selected public holiday calendar cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FK208, which states "Selected public holiday calendar cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a public holiday calendar that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The public holiday calendar you are trying to delete is assigned to one or more personnel or organizational units.
  Dependencies: The calendar may be linked to other configurations or settings in the system, such as payroll or time management.
  System Restrictions: SAP may have restrictions in place that prevent the deletion of certain calendars that are considered standard or essential.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., transaction code SPRO for customizing).
  Check if the public holiday calendar is assigned to any personnel or organizational units. If it is, you will need to remove these assignments before attempting to delete the calendar.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies