How To Fix KB412 - The details field displayed is dependent on the cursor position

KB412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 412

• Message text: The details field displayed is dependent on the cursor position

What causes this issue?

The position of the cursor determines in which column the detail field
is displayed. If you have not placed the cursor properly, the detail
field is inserted in the first column.

System Response

The SAP System overwrites the original list with the detail field.

How to fix this error?

To insert a detail field, proceed as follows:
Enlarge the width of the screen.
This gives you enough space on the righthand side of the screen to
insert the detail screen and still lets you see the rest of the data.
You can suppress the display of the detail field when required (same
function in the menu as <ZH>Insert</>.)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB412 - The details field displayed is dependent on the cursor position ?

  The SAP error message KB412, which states "The details field displayed is dependent on the cursor position," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when users are trying to access or view details in a report or transaction. This message indicates that the information displayed in the details field is context-sensitive and relies on where the cursor is positioned within the application.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The error is primarily caused by the cursor being positioned in a part of the screen or report where the details field is not applicable or cannot be displayed.
  Data Context: The details field may depend on the specific data row or element that is currently selected or highlighted. If the cursor is not on a valid row, the system cannot retrieve the relevant details.
  User Interface Design: Some SAP transactions are designed to show different details based on the selected item, and if the selection is invalid,