How To Fix M8403 - Place cursor on a line with a purchase order

M8403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Place cursor on a line with a purchase order

What causes this issue?

You want to display the PO history for a purchase order/item. But the
cursor is not positioned on a line containing a purchase order.

How to fix this error?

Please position the cursor on the line containing the relevant purchase
order/item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8403 - Place cursor on a line with a purchase order ?

  The SAP error message M8403 ("Place cursor on a line with a purchase order") typically occurs in the context of a transaction where the system expects you to select a specific line item that contains a purchase order (PO) before proceeding with an action. This error is common in transactions related to purchasing, inventory management, or logistics where line items are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to execute a function or action that requires a specific purchase order line item to be selected, but no line item is currently highlighted or selected.
  The cursor is not positioned on a valid line that contains a purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Line Item: Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred. Ensure that you place the cursor on a line that contains a valid purchase order. This is usually done by clicking on the line item with