Message type: E = Error
Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation
Message number: 488
Message text: Position the cursor on a report
You can only execute the function if you position the cursor on a
report.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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KY488
- Position the cursor on a report ?The SAP error message KY488, which states "Position the cursor on a report," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or action that requires a specific selection or context within a report, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on the relevant report line or item.
Cause: Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not positioned the cursor on a specific line or item in the report that they are trying to interact with. Report Context: Some actions in SAP require the user to select a specific entry in a report to proceed. If the cursor is not on a valid entry, the system cannot execute the desired action. User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the selected report.
Solution: Position the Cursor: Move the cursor to the appropriate line or item in the
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