How To Fix FBICRC_DB003 - Place the cursor on a node, not on a company

FBICRC_DB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_DB - Messages for Package FB_ICRC_DB

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Place the cursor on a node, not on a company

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBICRC_DB003 - Place the cursor on a node, not on a company ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_DB003, which states "Place the cursor on a node, not on a company," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when working with the "Financial Closing Cockpit" or similar functionalities that involve hierarchical data structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a function that requires the selection of a node in a hierarchy (such as a group or category) but instead has the cursor positioned on a specific company code or entity. The system expects the user to select a higher-level node that encompasses multiple company codes or entities rather than a single company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Correct Node: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on a higher-level node in the hierarchy. This could be a group node or a category that includes multiple company codes rather