How To Fix FK238 - All calendars were activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 238

• Message text: All calendars were activated

What causes this issue?

All calendars with a valid activation interval were activated.

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 FK238 - All calendars were activated ?

  The SAP error message FK238 ("All calendars were activated") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with document posting or processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that all available calendars for the company code or the relevant organizational unit have been activated, which can lead to issues in processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Calendar Activation: The error arises when all the fiscal year variants or calendars have been activated for the company code, and the system is unable to determine which calendar to use for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial settings, particularly in the fiscal year variant or calendar settings.
  Posting Periods: The error can also occur if the posting periods are not properly defined or if they are closed for the transaction date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB29) and review the fiscal year variants and calendar settings for the company code.
  Ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods (Transaction Code: OB52) to ensure that the periods are open for the date of the transaction you are trying to post.
  If necessary, open the required posting periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have multiple calendars activated, consider deactivating any unnecessary calendars to simplify the selection process for the system.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that it aligns with the company's accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial accounting and calendar settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods), and others related to financial configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FK238 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK238 error and ensure that your financial transactions can be processed without issues.