How To Fix 12206 - Place the cursor on the batch that is to be expanded

12206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Place the cursor on the batch that is to be expanded

What causes this issue?

In the current list, you have started top-down or bottom-up expansion
without placing the cursor on one of the lines that displays a batch in
the list.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on a batch and start the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12206 - Place the cursor on the batch that is to be expanded ?

  The SAP error message 12206, which states "Place the cursor on the batch that is to be expanded," typically occurs in the context of batch management within SAP. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific batch before performing an action that requires a batch context, such as expanding or displaying details about that batch.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Batch Selected: The user has not selected a specific batch in the interface before attempting to perform an action that requires a batch context.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that requires a batch selection but did not place the cursor on the appropriate batch line.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the batches correctly, leading to confusion about where to click.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Batch: Ensure that you place the cursor on the specific batch you want to expand or work with.