How To Fix M8131 - Position the cursor on a purchase order number

M8131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Position the cursor on a purchase order number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8131 - Position the cursor on a purchase order number ?

  The SAP error message M8131, which states "Position the cursor on a purchase order number," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a specific purchase order (PO) number to be selected or highlighted in the interface. This error is common in various SAP transactions related to purchasing, such as when trying to display or process a purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system expects the user to select a specific purchase order number before proceeding with the action. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to display details of a purchase order without first selecting it.
  Attempting to perform an action (like changing or deleting a PO) without having the relevant PO highlighted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8131 error, follow these steps:
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., ME23N for displaying purchase orders).
  Locate the