How To Fix FK231 - One public holiday was inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 231

• Message text: One public holiday was inserted

What causes this issue?

The marked public holiday was inserted.

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 FK231 - One public holiday was inserted ?

  The SAP error message FK231 ("One public holiday was inserted") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with payment processing or scheduling in SAP. This message indicates that a public holiday has been recognized in the system, which may affect payment runs or other time-sensitive processes.
  Cause:
  
  Public Holiday Configuration: The error usually arises when the system identifies a public holiday in the calendar that affects the processing of transactions. This can happen if a payment run is scheduled on a public holiday, which is not allowed.
  Date Settings: The date settings in the system may not align with the actual public holiday calendar, leading to discrepancies.
  Payment Run Scheduling: If a payment run is scheduled on a date that is recognized as a public holiday, the system will flag this to prevent processing on that day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Run Dates: Review the dates scheduled for payment runs and ensure they do not fall on public holidays. Adjust the payment run date accordingly.
  Update Public Holiday Calendar: Ensure that the public holiday calendar in SAP is up to date. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the configuration settings for public holidays in SAP.
  Verifying that the public holidays are correctly defined for the relevant country and region.
  
  
  Change Payment Run Settings: If necessary, modify the payment run settings to allow for processing on the next available business day if a public holiday is encountered.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage public holidays in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBCalendar to manage holiday calendars or F110 for payment runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to public holiday handling.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the payment run settings or public holiday configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.