How To Fix G0058 - Cursor is not positioned on a consolidation group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Cursor is not positioned on a consolidation group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0058 - Cursor is not positioned on a consolidation group ?

  The SAP error message G0058, which states "Cursor is not positioned on a consolidation group," typically occurs in the context of SAP's consolidation functionality, particularly when working with the Consolidation module (part of SAP Financials). This error indicates that the system is expecting the cursor to be positioned on a specific consolidation group, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the user is trying to perform an action (like editing or viewing details) without having the cursor correctly positioned on a consolidation group in the relevant screen or report.
  Missing Data: If there are no consolidation groups defined or if the data is not loaded correctly, the cursor may not be able to find a valid group to operate on.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or interact with certain consolidation groups, leading to this error.
  System Configuration