How To Fix CD886 - Position the cursor on a document number

CD886 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Position the cursor on a document number

What causes this issue?

Position the cursor on a document number.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD886 - Position the cursor on a document number ?

  The SAP error message CD886, which states "Position the cursor on a document number," typically occurs in the context of document processing within SAP, particularly when trying to access or manipulate a document in a transaction that requires a specific document number to be selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Document Selected: The user has not selected a document number in the list or table where the action is being performed.
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor is not positioned on a valid document number, which is necessary for the system to identify which document the user intends to work with.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the document numbers correctly, or the user may be trying to perform an action that requires a document number without having one highlighted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CD886 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Select a Document: Ensure that