How To Fix QC048 - Position the cursor on a valid item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Position the cursor on a valid item

What causes this issue?

You have carried out a function without first having positioned the
cursor on a line filled with text.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC048 - Position the cursor on a valid item ?

  The SAP error message QC048 ("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 could be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection: The cursor is not positioned on a valid line item or entry in the list. This can happen if you are trying to execute a function that requires a specific item to be selected.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting a non-existent item or an item that is not relevant to the current transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain items, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There