How To Fix >5601 - Position the cursor on the document whose history you would like to see

>5601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Position the cursor on the document whose history you would like to see

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>5601 - Details

• The SAP error message 5601 typically indicates that the system is prompting you to position the cursor on a specific document to view its history. This message often occurs in the context of transaction codes or reports where document history is relevant, such as in financial documents, material documents, or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires you to select a specific document before it can display its history. If you attempt to access document history without having a document selected, SAP will generate this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Document: Ensure that you have positioned the cursor on the document for which you want to see the history. This could involve clicking on the document in a list or table view.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the appropriate transaction code or report that allows you to view document history. For example,