How To Fix LM046 - Position the cursor on a totals record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Position the cursor on a totals record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM046 - Position the cursor on a totals record ?

  The SAP error message LM046, which states "Position the cursor on a totals record," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a totals record to be selected. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific record that summarizes data, such as a total for a particular item or group of items, but the cursor is not positioned on such a record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a line item or detail record instead of a totals record.
  Data Structure: The report or transaction being used may be designed to work specifically with totals records, and the current selection does not meet this requirement.
  User Interface Navigation: The user may not be familiar with the navigation or layout of the report, leading to incorrect cursor placement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that the cursor