How To Fix KY061 - Position cursor on report name or characteristic

KY061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Position cursor on report name or characteristic

What causes this issue?

You tried to display or maintain a comment for an object in the report,
however the cursor was positioned on an object for which this function
is not supported.

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?

Position the cursor on a valid object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY061 - Position cursor on report name or characteristic ?

  The SAP error message KY061 ("Position cursor on report name or characteristic") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports or characteristics in the Report Painter or Report Writer tools. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific report or characteristic before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected a report or characteristic in the Report Painter or Report Writer interface.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a specific report or characteristic to be highlighted or selected.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to the inability to select the required item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Report or Characteristic:
  
  Ensure that you have clicked on the report name or characteristic that you want to work with. The cursor should be positioned on the desired item before executing any