How To Fix KY488 - Position the cursor on a report

KY488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Position the cursor on a report

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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