How To Fix FK444 - Enter a validity area between the years & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Enter a validity area between the years & - &

What causes this issue?

The validity period specified for the factory calendar exceeds that of
the selected public holiday calendar.

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?

Specify a validity period for the factory calendar that is within the
validity period of the public holiday calendar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK444 - Enter a validity area between the years & - & ?

  The SAP error message FK444 ("Enter a validity area between the years & - &") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with fiscal years or periods in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a valid range of years to be specified for a particular operation, such as posting a document or executing a report.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Range: The error is triggered when the user attempts to enter a year range that is either incomplete or invalid. For example, if the user does not specify a starting year or an ending year, or if the years entered are not within the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the SAP system may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected year range.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the fiscal years they can be posted to, which could lead to this error if the specified years do not align with those restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Year Input: Ensure that you are entering a valid range of years. For example, if you are entering a range from 2020 to 2023, make sure both years are specified correctly and are within the system's allowed fiscal years.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Go to the configuration settings for fiscal years in the SAP system (transaction code OB29) and verify that the fiscal year variant is set up correctly. Ensure that the years you are trying to use are included in the fiscal year variant.
  Document Type Configuration: If applicable, check the configuration for the document type you are using to ensure that it allows postings for the specified years.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance. They can help verify the configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) or FB50 (for general ledger postings) to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on fiscal year configurations.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for more information on how to handle fiscal year settings and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK444 error and successfully complete your financial transactions in SAP.