How To Fix MA164 - Place cursor on an owner line

MA164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Place cursor on an owner line

What causes this issue?

You have tried to disaggregate from the detailed level in the
planning table.

System Response

Disaggregation is only possible from an aggregate level.

How to fix this error?

Place your cursor on a key figure at the aggregate level (you
may need to select the pushbutton <PF>Total</>) and try again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA164 - Place cursor on an owner line ?

  The SAP error message MA164 ("Place cursor on an owner line") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when you are trying to perform an action that requires you to select a specific line or entry in a list or table. This error indicates that the system expects the cursor to be positioned on a line that represents an "owner" or a primary entry, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not positioned on a valid line that the system recognizes as an "owner" line. This could happen if you are trying to execute a function that requires a specific selection, but you have not selected the appropriate entry.
  
  
  Missing Data: Sometimes, the data you are trying to access may not be available or properly configured, leading to the inability to select an