How To Fix CO457 - Position cursor on selected order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Position cursor on selected order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO457 - Position cursor on selected order ?

  The SAP error message CO457 ("Position cursor on selected order") typically occurs in the context of production order processing or when working with order-related transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific order or item before proceeding with the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Order Selected: The user has not selected any production order or item in the list before attempting to execute a function that requires a selection.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that requires an order to be selected but did not do so.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not properly highlight or allow selection of an order due to a glitch or configuration issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO457 error, follow these steps:
  
  Select an Order: Ensure that you have selected a production