How To Fix CRM_MKTPFTPL_DIALOG013 - Position the cursor on an attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPFTPL_DIALOG - Messages for Online Maintenance of Attribute Sets

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Position the cursor on an attribute

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPFTPL_DIALOG013 - Position the cursor on an attribute ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPFTPL_DIALOG013 with the description "Position the cursor on an attribute" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when working with marketing planning or templates.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific attribute to be selected or highlighted in the user interface. The system expects the user to position the cursor on a particular attribute (like a field or a data element) before proceeding with the action. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to edit or view details of an attribute without selecting it first.
  Attempting to execute a function that requires an attribute to be highlighted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Attribute: Ensure that you have clicked on or highlighted the specific attribute you want to work with. This could be a field in a table, a data element