How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ313 - Please position the cursor on an activity node of the project first

FINS_FI_MPROJ313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Please position the cursor on an activity node of the project first

What causes this issue?

The selected functionality is only supported on nodes in the cockpit,
which represent an activity of the project.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on an activity node first and then select the
function again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ313 - Please position the cursor on an activity node of the project first ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ313 typically occurs in the context of project management within the SAP system, particularly when working with project-related transactions or reports. The error message indicates that the user needs to select or position the cursor on a specific activity node of the project before proceeding with the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires the user to have a specific context (i.e., an activity node) selected in the project structure before executing certain functions or transactions. This is common in project management scenarios where actions are dependent on the selection of a particular project element.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Project Structure: Open the project in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., CJ20N for Project Builder).
  
  
  Select an Activity Node: Click on an activity node within the project structure. Ensure that the cursor is positioned on