How To Fix MA058 - &: the cursor must be positioned on a line

MA058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 058

• Message text: &: the cursor must be positioned on a line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA058 - &: the cursor must be positioned on a line ?

  The SAP error message MA058, which states "The cursor must be positioned on a line," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) module, particularly when working with transaction codes that involve lists or tables, such as displaying or processing material documents, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific line in a list or table to be selected, but the cursor is not positioned on any line. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to execute a function (like displaying details, editing, or deleting) without selecting a specific entry.
  The user may have clicked outside the list or table area, or the focus is not on a valid line item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA058 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on a valid line in the list or table. Click