How To Fix AQV283 - Place the cursor on a local field

AQV283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Place the cursor on a local field

What causes this issue?

The function you selected should handle a local field. The information
about which local field it is can be found in the cursor position, but
the cursor is not on a local field.

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?

You can recognize a local field in that the field for the short name is
not ready for input. Furthermore, a flag is set afterwards.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV283 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV283, which states "Place the cursor on a local field," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Query or SAP Query-related transactions. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select or focus on a specific local field (a field that is part of the query or report being created) before proceeding with an action, such as executing a query or modifying a report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor is not positioned on a local field within the query or report. This can happen if the user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific field to be selected.
  Field Selection: The action being attempted may require a field to be highlighted or selected, and if no field is selected, the system cannot proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Move the cursor to a local field in the query or report. Ensure that you are clicking