How To Fix CK032 - Position the cursor on a field you can select

CK032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Position the cursor on a field you can select

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK032 - Position the cursor on a field you can select ?

  The SAP error message CK032 ("Position the cursor on a field you can select") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with cost object controlling or product costing. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action that requires a selection on a specific field, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on a selectable field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed on a field that is eligible for selection or input. This can happen if the user clicks on a non-selectable area of the screen or if the focus is on a field that does not allow for user interaction.
  Field Restrictions: Some fields may be read-only or not available for input based on the current context or user permissions.
  Screen Layout Issues: Sometimes, the layout of the screen may not