How To Fix M7141 - Position the cursor on the field Batch or Receiving batch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Position the cursor on the field Batch or Receiving batch

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function "Classify batch". However, there are two
batches on this screen:
"issuing" batch
receiving batch

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please position the cursor on the batch that you wish to classify.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7141 - Position the cursor on the field Batch or Receiving batch ?

  The SAP error message M7141, which states "Position the cursor on the field Batch or Receiving batch," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement transactions where batch management is involved. This error indicates that the system expects the user to specify a batch number for the material being processed, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on the required field.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Requirement: The material in question is set up for batch management, meaning that it requires a batch number to be specified for inventory transactions.
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The user may not have clicked on or focused on the appropriate field where the batch number should be entered.
  Missing Batch Information: The transaction being performed requires batch information, but it has not been provided or is incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that the cursor is positioned directly on the "Batch" or "Receiving Batch" field in the transaction screen. This is often done by clicking on the field with the mouse or using the Tab key to navigate to it.
  Enter Batch Number: Once the cursor is in the correct field, enter the appropriate batch number for the material. If you are unsure of the batch number, you may need to look it up in the system or consult with your inventory management team.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material is correctly set up for batch management in the material master data. If batch management is not required, you may need to adjust the settings.
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are performing is appropriate for the material and its batch management settings. Some transactions may not require batch information, while others do.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management in SAP: Batch management is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking and managing inventory in batches. This is particularly useful for industries where products have expiration dates or require traceability.
  Material Master Data: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including whether it is managed in batches. You can check the batch management settings in the material master record.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to SAP Help documentation or user manuals related to inventory management and batch management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.