How To Fix ED136 - When navigating, place the cursor on the object to be navigated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 136

• Message text: When navigating, place the cursor on the object to be navigated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED136 - When navigating, place the cursor on the object to be navigated ?

  The SAP error message ED136, which states "When navigating, place the cursor on the object to be navigated," typically occurs when a user attempts to navigate to a specific object (like a document, transaction, or report) without having the cursor positioned correctly on that object. This can happen in various SAP modules, especially when using the SAP GUI.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected or highlighted the object they wish to navigate to. The SAP system requires the cursor to be placed directly on the object (e.g., a line item in a list, a field in a form) to perform the navigation action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that your cursor is directly on the object you want to navigate to. This could mean clicking on the specific line item in a table or a field in a form.
  
  
  Use the