How To Fix MN509 - Please position cursor on a document number

MN509 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Please position cursor on a document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN509 - Please position cursor on a document number ?

  The SAP error message MN509, which states "Please position cursor on a document number," typically occurs in the context of document processing within SAP, particularly when working with financial documents or material documents. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select or position the cursor on a specific document number before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The user may not have the cursor positioned on a valid document number in the list or table.
  Missing Document Number: The document number may not be displayed or may not exist in the current context.
  User Action: The action being performed (e.g., displaying details, editing, or processing a document) requires a specific document number to be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you click on or navigate to a valid document number in the list or table. The cursor should be directly on the document number you wish to work with.
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