How To Fix RQ212 - Field where the cursor is positioned is a required entry in plg type &1

RQ212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Field where the cursor is positioned is a required entry in plg type &1

What causes this issue?

There is a required field where you have not made an entry.

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?

Make an entry in the field or delete the line.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ212 - Field where the cursor is positioned is a required entry in plg type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RQ212 indicates that a required field is missing an entry in the context of a planning type (plg type) specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to save or process a planning document or transaction without filling in a mandatory field. The specific field that is required is indicated by the cursor position when the error occurs. This can happen due to:
  
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked a required field while entering data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The planning type may have been configured incorrectly, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or planning type definitions may have introduced new required fields that were not previously present.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ212 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Required