How To Fix PT024 - Position the cursor on a field before executing the function

PT024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Position the cursor on a field before executing the function

What causes this issue?

You called the "Set default values" function. However, before you do
this, you must position the cursor on the field whose default value you
want to change.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on an input field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT024 - Position the cursor on a field before executing the function ?

  The SAP error message PT024 ("Position the cursor on a field before executing the function") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or action in SAP that requires the cursor to be positioned on a specific field, but it is not. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of data entry or processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Positioning: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed on a valid input field when the user tries to execute a function (like pressing a button or using a shortcut).
  Field Requirements: Some functions in SAP require that the user selects or highlights a specific field to perform an action related to that field.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not respond as expected, leading to the cursor not being positioned correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you click on the specific field where