How To Fix BK087 - Position the cursor on the entry you wish to select.

BK087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Position the cursor on the entry you wish to select.

What causes this issue?

You want to choose an entry from the list. To do so, you must place the
cursor on a row containing an entry.

System Response

The "Choose" function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on the row containing the entry and repeat the
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK087 - Position the cursor on the entry you wish to select. ?

  The SAP error message BK087 ("Position the cursor on the entry you wish to select") typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action that requires selecting a specific entry in a list or table, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on the desired entry. This can happen in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with lists of data, such as in financial transactions or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the user has not clicked on the specific row or entry they wish to select. The system requires the cursor to be positioned directly on the entry.
  List Display Issues: Sometimes, the list may not be fully loaded or displayed, leading to confusion about where to click.
  User Interface Navigation: Users may not be familiar with the navigation required to select entries in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Move your mouse pointer to the specific