How To Fix M8132 - Position the cursor on a G/L account number

M8132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Position the cursor on a G/L account number

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M8132 - Details

• The SAP error message M8132, which states "Position the cursor on a G/L account number," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a General Ledger (G/L) account number to be selected or highlighted, but it is not currently selected in the interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  No G/L Account Selected: The cursor is not positioned on a valid G/L account number in the relevant field or table.
  Incorrect Field: You may be in a field that does not accept G/L account numbers, or the field is not active.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to execute a function without selecting the necessary account.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you click on or navigate to the field that contains the G/L account number. The cursor should be directly on the account number you wish to work with.
  Select a Valid G/L Account: If you are