How To Fix QS146 - Select a valid position

QS146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Select a valid position

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Move the cursor to a line that has a method on it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS146 - Select a valid position ?

  The SAP error message QS146 "Select a valid position" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with certain transactions that require the selection of a valid position or item in a list. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or processing of quality notifications, inspections, or other related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Position Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user has selected a position or item that is not valid in the current context. This could be due to:
  
  The position being inactive or deleted.
  The position not being assigned to the relevant object (e.g., material, batch).
  The position being outside the allowed range or not meeting specific criteria.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select certain positions.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the