How To Fix FK403 - Factory calendar & was not deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Factory calendar & was not deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK403 - Factory calendar & was not deleted. ?

  The SAP error message FK403, which states "Factory calendar & was not deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a factory calendar that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The factory calendar may be assigned to various objects such as work centers, production orders, or other master data. If any of these objects are still active or in use, the calendar cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the factory calendar in other configurations or settings within the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the factory calendar.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent the deletion of the factory calendar.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like CR02 (Change Work Center) or C223 (Change Production Resource/Tool) to check if the factory calendar is assigned to any work centers or production resources.
  If it is assigned, you will need to remove the assignment before attempting to delete the calendar.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if the factory calendar is linked to any other configurations or settings. This may include checking for any production orders or scheduling agreements that reference the calendar.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the factory calendar has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code SCAL to manage factory calendars. This transaction allows you to view and manage the factory calendars and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to factory calendars for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding deletion.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Factory Calendar: A factory calendar in SAP is used to define working days and non-working days for production planning and scheduling.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCAL (for managing factory calendars), CR01 (for creating work centers), and C223 (for production resources).
  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 cause of the FK403 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.