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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 that may exist. This could include checking payroll settings, time management configurations, or any other areas where the calendar might be referenced.
  Ensure that the calendar is not being used in any active payroll runs or time evaluations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SCAL (for maintaining holiday calendars) to view and manage public holiday calendars.
  You can also use PT03 to check the assignment of public holiday calendars to personnel.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to public holiday calendars for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding deletion.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to identify the cause or resolve the issue, consult with your SAP system administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., HR or Payroll).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Public Holiday Calendar: This is a configuration in SAP that defines the public holidays for a specific country or region, which can affect payroll calculations and time management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SCAL, PT03, and others that may help in managing holiday calendars.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the FK208 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.