How To Fix MR034 - Position the cursor on a stock line for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Position the cursor on a stock line for the material

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a function that can be used only on stock lines for the
material, since processing depends on the contents 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 a stock line for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR034 - Position the cursor on a stock line for the material ?

  The SAP error message MR034 ("Position the cursor on a stock line for the material") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management transactions, particularly when dealing with stock-related operations such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory counts.
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific stock line for a material in a list or table, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid stock line. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  No Stock Lines Available: There may be no stock lines available for the selected material, meaning that the material does not have any stock in the specified storage location or plant.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a line that is not a stock line or is not relevant to the operation being performed.
  
  
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the stock lines correctly, or the user may not be navigating the interface properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MR034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Stock: Ensure that the material you are working with actually has stock available. You can do this by checking the stock overview (transaction code: MMBE) for the material in the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Make sure that you are clicking on a valid stock line in the list. If you are in a table view, ensure that the cursor is positioned on a line that represents stock for the material.
  
  
  Refresh the Screen: If you suspect a user interface issue, try refreshing the screen or navigating away and back to the transaction to see if the stock lines appear correctly.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock information for the material in question.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on how to properly select stock lines.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to better navigate stock-related tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MR034 error message.
  Training: If you are new to SAP, consider undergoing training or reviewing tutorials that cover inventory management processes to better understand how to navigate stock lines and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MR034 error and continue with your inventory management tasks in SAP.