How To Fix FK209 - Position the cursor on a public holiday type

FK209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Position the cursor on a public holiday type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK209 - Position the cursor on a public holiday type ?

  The SAP error message FK209, which states "Position the cursor on a public holiday type," typically occurs in the context of financial or payroll processing when the system expects the user to select a specific public holiday type but the cursor is not positioned correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The error usually arises when the user is trying to perform an action related to public holidays (like creating or modifying holiday calendars) but has not selected a valid public holiday type in the relevant field.
  Missing Configuration: There may be a lack of configuration for public holiday types in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the public holiday types.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have skipped a required field or entered data incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the public holiday type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that you are clicking on or selecting