How To Fix QC047 - Position the cursor on a valid item

QC047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Position the cursor on a valid item

What causes this issue?

You have pressed the delete key without first having positioned the
cursor on a short text line.

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?

Repeat the procedure after you have positioned the cursor on the
desired line.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC047 - Position the cursor on a valid item ?

  The SAP error message QC047 ("Position the cursor on a valid item") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform an action that requires a valid selection or item in a list or table. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the item you are trying to work with, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection: The cursor is positioned on a row or item that is not valid for the action you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting an empty row or a row that does not meet the criteria for the operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the selected item.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the QM module or the specific transaction you are using.
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