How To Fix /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME004 - Internal error: The cursor is already positioned on the first element

/EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Internal error: The cursor is already positioned on the first element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME004 - Internal error: The cursor is already positioned on the first element ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME004 Internal error: The cursor is already positioned on the first element typically indicates an issue with the internal processing of a list or table in an ABAP program, particularly when dealing with cursor operations. This error suggests that the program is trying to navigate through a list or table, but the cursor is already at the first element, and an operation that requires moving the cursor is being attempted.
  Causes:
  
  Improper Cursor Management: The program may not be correctly managing the cursor position, leading to attempts to move the cursor when it is already at the first position.
  Logic Errors: There may be logical errors in the code that lead to unexpected cursor positioning.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format or structure, causing the cursor operations to fail.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access the same data, it may lead