How To Fix MR028 - Position the cursor on a stock line

MR028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Position the cursor on a stock line

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a function that can be used only on stock lines, since
processing depends on the content of the line selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on one of the stock lines in the list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR028 - Position the cursor on a stock line ?

  The SAP error message MR028 ("Position the cursor on a stock line") typically occurs in the context of the Invoice Verification (MIRO) process when you are trying to process an invoice related to a purchase order (PO) that has stock items. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a specific stock line in the invoice document before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have not selected a line item that corresponds to stock material in the invoice.
  The cursor is not positioned on a line that represents stock items, which is necessary for the system to process the invoice correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MR028 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Invoice Verification Screen (MIRO): Navigate to the MIRO transaction in SAP.
  
  
  Select the Correct Document: Ensure you are working with the correct invoice document that is linked to a purchase order with stock items.
  
  
  Position the Cursor: 
  
  Look at the line items in the