How To Fix GR422 - Position cursor on column first

GR422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Position cursor on column first

What causes this issue?

The list displayed contains several columns to which various print
classes are assigned. However, the function you have selected can only
be executed for one print class.

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?

Place your cursor on the column for whose print class you want to change
the data. As an aid, the system displays the assignment of print
classes to the columns in a separate line above the columns.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR422 - Position cursor on column first ?

  The SAP error message GR422 ("Position cursor on column first") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement transactions. This error indicates that the cursor is not positioned correctly in the input field or that the system expects the user to start inputting data from the first column of a specific field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The user may have clicked or navigated to a position in the input field that is not the beginning (first column) of the field.
  Field Requirements: Certain fields in SAP require that the input starts from the first character, and if the cursor is positioned elsewhere, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Errors: If the user is trying to enter data in a field that has specific formatting or length requirements, and the cursor is not in the correct position, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reposition the Cursor: Move the cursor to the very beginning