How To Fix AW412 - Please position the cursor on a line with distribution rules

AW412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Please position the cursor on a line with distribution rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW412 - Please position the cursor on a line with distribution rules ?

  The SAP error message AW412 ("Please position the cursor on a line with distribution rules") typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with distribution rules in financial documents or when creating or modifying certain types of documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AW412 indicates that the system expects the user to select a line item that contains distribution rules, but the cursor is not positioned on such a line. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Line Selection: The user may have the cursor on a line that does not have any distribution rules defined.
  Missing Distribution Rules: The document being processed may not have any distribution rules set up, or the rules may not be applicable for the current context.
  User Interface Navigation: The user may not be navigating the interface correctly to select the appropriate line.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AW412 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: