How To Fix G0847 - Cursor is not positioned on a node

G0847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Cursor is not positioned on a node

What causes this issue?

To select the function, the cursor must be positioned directly on a
node in the hierarchy part of the display.

System Response

System note

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a node and then select the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0847 - Cursor is not positioned on a node ?

  The SAP error message G0847, "Cursor is not positioned on a node," typically occurs in the context of SAP's graphical user interface or when working with certain data structures, such as internal tables or hierarchical data. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation on a data node (like reading or modifying data) but the cursor is not correctly positioned on a valid node.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Positioning: The cursor may not be positioned on a valid node in a hierarchical structure, such as a tree or a list.
  Empty Data Structure: The data structure you are trying to access may be empty, leading to no valid node for the cursor to point to.
  Logical Errors in Code: There may be logical errors in the ABAP code that manipulate the cursor, leading to it being in an invalid state.
  User Interaction: If the error occurs during user interaction, it may be