How To Fix FR050 - Invalid cursor position.

FR050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Invalid cursor position.

What causes this issue?

You have selected an invalid field.

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?

Use the cursor to select the number of a document, customer, or vendor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FR050 - Details

• The SAP error message FR050: Invalid cursor position typically occurs in the context of SAP's financial accounting module, particularly when dealing with document entry or processing. This error indicates that the cursor is positioned in an area of the screen or document where an action cannot be performed, often due to incorrect navigation or data entry.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor may be placed in a field that does not accept input or where the action being attempted is not valid.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may not be configured correctly, leading to confusion about where the cursor should be positioned.
  Data Entry Errors: Attempting to enter data in a field that is not active or editable.
  Programmatic Errors: If custom programs or enhancements are in place, they may inadvertently cause the cursor to be positioned incorrectly.
  User Interface Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP GUI or the specific transaction can lead to this