Message type: E = Error
Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator
Message number: 502
Message text: Insertion possible only in or above the highlighted line
You tried to call up the "Insert" function again while already in
insert mode. This is only possible if the new insertion point precedes
the old one, as the Formula Builder tries to keep the formula correct
from the beginning to the insertion point.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
If you want to edit the formula after the current insertion point, you
must first close the formula with the "Exit insertion" function.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
GB502
- Insertion possible only in or above the highlighted line ?The SAP error message GB502, which states "Insertion possible only in or above the highlighted line," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when you are trying to insert a new line in a table or list where the insertion point is not valid. This error is often encountered in transaction screens where data is displayed in a tabular format, such as in sales orders, purchase orders, or other document entries.
Cause: The error is caused by attempting to insert a new line below a certain point in the table where the system does not allow new entries. This restriction can be due to several reasons: Data Structure: The underlying data structure may only allow new entries to be added at specific points (e.g., before certain lines that are reserved for totals or summaries). User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to insert lines in that specific area of the
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