How To Fix OD749 - Cursor is on "BALANCE" field which is not a real Nomination;see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Cursor is on "BALANCE" field which is not a real Nomination;see long text

What causes this issue?

BALANCE is a term used to indicate the sum of stock balancing
quantities for the day. For some nomination scenarios, such as Purchase
out of Pipe O-P or Sale out of Destination D-S, stock balancing
quantities appear in the Stock Projection Worksheet. These quantities
are shown against nomination "BALANCE" which is not a real nomination
number.

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?

Choose a valid nomination number to navigate.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD749 - Cursor is on "BALANCE" field which is not a real Nomination;see long text ?

  The SAP error message OD749 indicates that there is an issue with the cursor being positioned on the "BALANCE" field in a context where it is not recognized as a valid or real nomination. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas or Energy modules, where nominations and balances are critical for managing resources and transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The cursor may be on a field that is not properly configured or does not contain valid data for the current transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be set up correctly to recognize the "BALANCE" field as a valid nomination.
  Missing or Incomplete Nomination: The nomination process may not have been completed, or the necessary data may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the nomination data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the data entered in the nomination fields is correct and complete. Verify that all required fields are filled out properly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the "BALANCE" field is correctly defined as part of the nomination process.
  Complete Nomination Process: Make sure that the nomination process has been fully completed and that all necessary data has been entered.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the nomination data. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to nominations and balances for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes related to nominations and balances in your SAP system.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.