How To Fix MW138 - Position cursor on a plant

MW138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Position cursor on a plant

What causes this issue?

No plant can be selected.

System Response

Due to the position of the cursor, no plant can be selected. To select
a plant you have to position the cursor on a plant line.

How to fix this error?

Position cursor properly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW138 - Position cursor on a plant ?

  The SAP error message MW138 ("Position cursor on a plant") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to inventory management or material master data without having a valid plant selected or specified in the system. This error is common in transactions that require a plant context, such as creating or modifying material master records, performing stock transfers, or managing inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Plant Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a plant in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Field Focus: The cursor may not be positioned on the plant field when the action is triggered.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Plant: Ensure that you have selected a valid plant in the relevant field before proceeding with the transaction. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the field where the plant