How To Fix Q6046 - Place the cursor on a field name

Q6046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Place the cursor on a field name

What causes this issue?

You used the "Detail" (F2) function or executed a double-click.
However, the cursor was not placed on a field which supports this
function.

How to fix this error?

The system can only provide a detailed view for the info structure
fields and for the remaining fields in the field catalog. Place the
cursor on a line from one of the two list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6046 - Place the cursor on a field name ?

  The SAP error message Q6046, which states "Place the cursor on a field name," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error message indicates that the system requires the user to specify a field or provide more context for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  The user is trying to execute a function or transaction that requires a specific field to be selected or highlighted.
  The system cannot determine which field the user is referring to, leading to ambiguity in the action being requested.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6046 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Field: Ensure that you are placing the cursor on the correct field that you want to interact with. This could be a field in a form, a table, or a selection screen.
  Check Field Requirements: Some fields may be mandatory for the action you are trying to perform. Make sure all