How To Fix M5044 - Position cursor on an info structure

M5044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Position cursor on an info structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5044 - Position cursor on an info structure ?

  The SAP error message M5044, which states "Position cursor on an info structure," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate data related to an info structure in the SAP system, but the system requires you to first select or position the cursor on a specific info structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Info Structure Selected: You may not have selected an info structure in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Incorrect Navigation: You might be trying to perform an action that requires a specific info structure to be highlighted or selected, but you haven't done so.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the info structures correctly, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5044 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Info Structure:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where you are supposed to work with info structures.
  Ensure that you have positioned the cursor on the