How To Fix AH406 - Position cursor on period to be copied

AH406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Position cursor on period to be copied

What causes this issue?

When you copy a period, all blocks including block/scale charges are
also copied.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH406 - Position cursor on period to be copied ?

  The SAP error message AH406 ("Position cursor on period to be copied") typically occurs in the context of copying or transferring data between periods in financial or controlling modules, such as during the execution of a transaction that involves period-end closing activities or budget transfers.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific period (usually a fiscal period) that they want to copy data from. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to copy budget data from one period to another.
  When executing a transaction that requires a specific period to be selected for data transfer.
  If the user has not positioned the cursor correctly on the desired period in the user interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH406 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on the correct period that you want to copy. This usually involves clicking on the relevant cell or