How To Fix FK247 - Position the cursor on a public holiday calendar in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Position the cursor on a public holiday calendar in use

What causes this issue?

You have positioned the cursor on a calendar that is not in use and
selected <ZH>Contained in cal.</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK247 - Position the cursor on a public holiday calendar in use ?

  The SAP error message FK247 ("Position the cursor on a public holiday calendar in use") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a function related to public holiday calendars in the SAP system, but the system cannot determine which public holiday calendar is currently in use for the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The cursor is not positioned on a valid public holiday calendar in the relevant configuration screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The public holiday calendar may not be properly assigned to the relevant company code or personnel area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the public holiday calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you are correctly positioned on a public holiday calendar in the relevant screen. This usually means clicking on the field or dropdown where the public holiday calendar is supposed to be selected.
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for public holiday calendars. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  IMG > Time Management > Public Holiday Calendar.
  
  
  Verify that the public holiday calendar is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code or personnel area.
  
  
  
  Assign Public Holiday Calendar:
  
  If the public holiday calendar is not assigned, you may need to create or assign it to the relevant organizational units.
  Ensure that the calendar you are trying to use is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify public holiday calendars. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for personnel administration, or PT60 for time evaluation to check related settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing public holiday calendars.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to public holiday calendars and the FK247 error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.