How To Fix MH117 - Position the cursor on a till receipt text

MH117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Position the cursor on a till receipt text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH117 - Position the cursor on a till receipt text ?

  The SAP error message MH117, which states "Position the cursor on a till receipt text," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail or POS (Point of Sale) systems. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select or position the cursor on a specific text element related to a till receipt before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Action Required: The error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an action (like editing or processing a receipt) without first selecting the appropriate text or line item on the till receipt.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the POS system is configured, leading to the requirement for specific user interactions that are not being followed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the selected receipt text.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you are correctly positioning the cursor on the specific text