How To Fix FOT_B2A101 - Position cursor (only) on a return in output list

FOT_B2A101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Position cursor (only) on a return in output list

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FOT_B2A101 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A101 with the description "Position cursor (only) on a return in output list" typically occurs in the context of the SAP B2A (Business to Administration) process, particularly when dealing with output lists in transaction processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is usually triggered when the user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific selection or positioning within an output list, but the cursor is not correctly positioned on a valid return entry. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor is not placed on a return line in the output list, which is necessary for the action to be executed.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not respond as expected, leading to incorrect cursor placement.
  Data Issues: There may be no valid return entries available in the output list, causing the action to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure