How To Fix BU114 - Place the cursor on a replacement proposal

BU114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BU - Industry-specific short text replacement

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Place the cursor on a replacement proposal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BU114 - Place the cursor on a replacement proposal ?

  The SAP error message BU114, which states "Place the cursor on a replacement proposal," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when you are trying to replace a material or item in a transaction, such as a purchase order or a sales order.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BU114 usually indicates that the system expects you to select a specific replacement proposal before proceeding. This can happen if:
  
  You have not selected a replacement proposal from the list provided by the system.
  The cursor is not positioned correctly on a valid replacement proposal.
  There may be no valid replacement proposals available for the item you are trying to replace.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BU114 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Replacement Proposals: Ensure that there are valid replacement proposals available for the item you are working with. You can usually find these in a dialog box or a list that appears when you attempt to replace