How To Fix FK441 - Public holiday calendar does not exist; specify another calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Public holiday calendar does not exist; specify another calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK441 - Public holiday calendar does not exist; specify another calendar ?

  The SAP error message FK441 indicates that the public holiday calendar specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions that require a public holiday calendar, such as during the execution of payment runs or when scheduling activities that depend on holiday definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Public Holiday Calendar: The specified public holiday calendar is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The calendar may not be assigned correctly to the company code or the relevant organizational unit.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the calendar name or code when it is being referenced in the transaction.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, the public holiday calendar may not have been transferred or configured properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Public Holiday Calendar).
  Verify if the public holiday calendar you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  If the calendar does not exist, you can create a new one in the SCAL transaction.
  Define the public holidays for the relevant country and region.
  
  
  
  Assign the Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is assigned to the relevant company code or organizational unit.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that the correct public holiday calendar is assigned to the payment method or company code being used.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and code of the public holiday calendar being referenced in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Public Holiday Calendar
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to public holiday calendars.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK441 error and ensure that the public holiday calendar is correctly configured in your SAP system.