How To Fix MF201 - Please select a receipt or an issue with the cursor

MF201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Please select a receipt or an issue with the cursor

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MF201 - Details

• The SAP error message MF201, which states "Please select a receipt or an issue with the cursor," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific receipt or issue document, but it seems that no valid selection has been made.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any receipt or issue document in the list.
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor may not be positioned correctly on a valid line item that can be selected.
  Data Not Loaded: The list of receipts or issues may not have been loaded properly, leading to an empty selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the required documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Document: Ensure that you have selected a valid receipt or issue document from the list. Click on the appropriate line item to highlight it.
  Check Cursor Position: