How To Fix FK445 - Specify a public holiday calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Specify a public holiday calendar

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a public holiday calendar ID. To create a
factory calendar, you must specify a 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 public holiday calendar or press F4 to display a list of the
available public holiday calendar IDs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK445 - Specify a public holiday calendar ?

  The SAP error message FK445, which states "Specify a public holiday calendar," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or scheduling in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a public holiday calendar to be defined for the relevant company code or area of operation, which is necessary for processing dates correctly, especially for payment runs or other time-sensitive operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Public Holiday Calendar: The primary cause of this error is that the public holiday calendar has not been assigned to the company code or the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The public holiday calendar may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the relevant organizational units.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions that require knowledge of public holidays, such as payment runs, where the system needs to know which days are holidays to avoid scheduling payments on those days.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FK445 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Outgoing Payments > Automatic Outgoing Payments > Define Public Holiday Calendar.
  Create a new public holiday calendar or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign the Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  After defining the calendar, ensure it is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Company Code.
  Select the company code in question and assign the public holiday calendar to it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is correctly configured and that all necessary holidays are included.
  Verify that the calendar is active and correctly linked to the relevant payment methods or processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the FK445 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Public Holiday Calendar: This is a configuration in SAP that defines which days are considered public holidays for a specific region or company code. It is essential for scheduling payments and other time-sensitive operations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OY01 (to maintain public holiday calendars) and OX15 (to maintain company codes) for easier navigation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring public holiday calendars and understanding their impact on financial processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK445 error and ensure that your SAP system can correctly handle transactions that depend on public holiday information.