How To Fix CK480 - Position the cursor on a cost component view

CK480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Position the cursor on a cost component view

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to display a cost report on a cost component view by
double-clicking. This is only possible by double-clicking on the line
of a cost component view.

System Response

No report is displayed.

How to fix this error?

You can call up a cost report in the following ways:
By <LS>double-clicking</> on the line of the desired cost component
view.
This displays the report specfied under <LS>Settings</>.
By positioning the cursor on the line of the desired cost component
view, calling up the <LS>Costs</> menu and choosing the corresponding
function (such as <LS>Cost components</> or <LS>Itemization</>).
The report is then displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK480 - Position the cursor on a cost component view ?

  The SAP error message CK480, which states "Position the cursor on a cost component view," typically occurs in the context of cost component analysis in the SAP system, particularly when working with cost estimates or product costing.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an action (like displaying or editing) on a cost estimate or cost component structure without having the cursor positioned correctly on a cost component view. This can happen if:
  
  The user is trying to access a function that requires a specific selection or focus on a cost component.
  The user has not selected a valid cost component or cost element in the cost component view.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK480 error, follow these steps:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on a valid cost component view. This means you should click on the specific cost component or cost element that you want to analyze or