How To Fix FK242 - One public holiday was assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 242

• Message text: One public holiday was assigned

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK242 - One public holiday was assigned ?

  The SAP error message FK242 indicates that there is an issue related to the assignment of public holidays in the system. Specifically, it means that a public holiday has been assigned to a date that is already associated with another public holiday or that there is a conflict in the holiday calendar settings.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: A public holiday has been assigned to a date that already has another public holiday assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The holiday calendar may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in holiday assignments.
  Date Overlap: There may be overlapping dates for public holidays in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Public Holiday Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Public Holidays.
  Review the public holiday calendar and ensure that no two public holidays are assigned to the same date.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Conflicting Entries:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, modify or remove the conflicting public holiday assignment.
  Ensure that each date has only one public holiday assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Holiday Calendar:
  
  Check the holiday calendar settings to ensure that they are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  Make sure that the public holiday calendar is correctly assigned to the relevant personnel areas or employee groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by running payroll or any other relevant processes to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For customizing settings.
  PA30: To view and maintain employee master data.
  PA03: To maintain public holiday calendars.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring public holidays and holiday calendars.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK242 error and ensure that your public holiday assignments are correctly configured in SAP.