How To Fix KB122 - Position the cursor on the activity type list

KB122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Position the cursor on the activity type list

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KB122 - Details

• The SAP error message KB122, which states "Position the cursor on the activity type list," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with activity types in cost centers or internal orders. This message indicates that the system expects the user to select an activity type from a list but no selection has been made.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not positioned the cursor on a valid entry in the activity type list.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to the activity type input field without selecting an appropriate activity type from the list.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of activity types in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KB122 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you are clicking on the activity type field and then selecting an activity type from the