Message type: E = Error
Message class: 29 - Bills of Material
Message number: 697
Message text: Cursor is not on WBS element
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29697
- Cursor is not on WBS element ?The SAP error message "29697 Cursor is not on WBS element" typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when working with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements. This error indicates that the cursor is not positioned on a valid WBS element when an operation is attempted that requires it to be.
Cause: Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the user is trying to perform an action (like editing, displaying details, or executing a function) on a WBS element, but the cursor is not currently on a valid WBS element in the interface. Missing WBS Element: The WBS element may not exist in the project structure, or it may have been deleted or not yet created. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the WBS element. System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project management module in SAP.
Solution: Check Cursor
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