Message type: E = Error
Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation
Message number: 489
Message text: Position the cursor on the generation name
You can only execute the function if you position the cursor on the
generation name.
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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KY489
- Position the cursor on the generation name ?The SAP error message KY489, which states "Position the cursor on the generation name," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the generation of reports or when trying to access certain functionalities related to cost center accounting or profit center accounting.
Cause: The error usually arises when the user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a specific selection or input, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on the required field (in this case, the generation name). This can happen if: The user is trying to execute a report or transaction without selecting the appropriate generation name. The user has not navigated to the correct part of the screen where the generation name is displayed. There may be a misunderstanding of the required input fields for the transaction.
Solution: To resolve the KY489 error, follow these steps: Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that your cursor is positioned
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