How To Fix BC132 - Position the cursor on a day or select days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Position the cursor on a day or select days

What causes this issue?

You want to copy an appointment.

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 specify where the appointment should be copied to in the
following ways:
Position the cursor on a day and a time in
the daily, weekly or monthly overview.
Position the cursor on a day.
Mark one or more days in the calendar page.
Perform one of the three possibilities, and choose the
function <LS>Edit</> -> <LS>Appointment</> -> <LS>Copy</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC132 - Position the cursor on a day or select days ?

  The SAP error message BC132 ("Position the cursor on a day or select days") typically occurs in the context of date selection in SAP applications, particularly when working with calendar views or date-related functionalities. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific date or a range of dates, but no valid selection has been made.
  Cause:
  
  No Date Selected: The user has not clicked on a specific date or has not highlighted a range of dates in a calendar view.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a date selection screen without properly selecting a date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the date selection functionality in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Date: Ensure that you click on a specific date in the calendar or select a range of dates by clicking and dragging over the desired days.
  Check for Filters: If there are filters applied that limit the visible dates, try adjusting or removing them to ensure you can see and select the dates you need.
  Refresh the Screen: Sometimes, refreshing the screen or navigating away and back can resolve temporary glitches.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure how to select dates in a specific transaction, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the correct procedure.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes that involve date selection, such as planning transactions, scheduling, or reporting.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use date selection features in SAP to avoid this error in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date selection errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC132 error and successfully select the required dates in your SAP application.