How To Fix CD850 - Position the cursor on a change document object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Position the cursor on a change document object

What causes this issue?

Position the cursor on a change document object.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD850 - Position the cursor on a change document object ?

  The SAP error message CD850 ("Position the cursor on a change document object") typically occurs when you are trying to display or process change documents in SAP, but the system requires you to select a specific change document object before proceeding. This error is often encountered in transactions related to change document management, such as viewing change logs or analyzing changes made to specific objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  No Selection Made: You have not selected a specific change document object in the list or screen where the error occurs.
  Incorrect Navigation: You may have navigated to a screen that expects a selection but did not make one.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the expected options due to a refresh issue or a temporary glitch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CD850 error, follow these steps:
  
  Select a Change Document Object: Ensure that you have positioned the cursor on