How To Fix FK760 - Please maintain the activation intervals for the public holiday calendars

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 760

• Message text: Please maintain the activation intervals for the public holiday calendars

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK760 - Please maintain the activation intervals for the public holiday calendars ?

  The SAP error message FK760, which states "Please maintain the activation intervals for the public holiday calendars," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of public holiday calendars in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with payment processing or payroll calculations that depend on public holidays.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Activation Intervals: The public holiday calendar has not been properly configured with activation intervals. This means that the system does not know which periods the public holiday calendar is valid for.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the public holiday calendar may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Calendar Not Assigned: The public holiday calendar may not be assigned to the relevant company code or personnel area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FK760 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Public Holiday Calendar Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Periodic Processing > Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  
  Maintain Activation Intervals:
  
  Select the option to maintain public holiday calendars.
  Check if the activation intervals are defined for the public holiday calendar you are using.
  If not, create a new activation interval by specifying the start and end dates for which the calendar should be active.
  
  
  
  Assign the Calendar:
  
  Ensure that the public holiday calendar is assigned to the relevant company code or personnel area.
  This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you maintain the public holiday calendar.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After making the necessary changes, check for any other configuration errors that might be present in the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Once the changes are made, perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the FK760 error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBB2 (for maintaining public holiday calendars) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring public holiday calendars and understanding their impact on financial processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK760 error and ensure that your public holiday calendars are correctly configured in the SAP system.