How To Fix RA252 - Position cursor on a node first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Position cursor on a node first

What causes this issue?

You want to change a node in the alert monitor. You have not selected
the node that you want to change.

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?

Position the cursor on the node that you want to change.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA252 - Position cursor on a node first ?

  The SAP error message RA252 "Position cursor on a node first" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific selection or focus on a node in a hierarchical structure, such as asset master records or asset transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user tries to execute a function (like displaying, changing, or deleting an asset) without first selecting a specific node or entry in the hierarchy. This can happen if:
  
  The user has not clicked on a specific asset or node in the tree structure.
  The user is trying to perform an action from a menu or toolbar without having a valid selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RA252 error, follow these steps:
  
  Select the Node: Ensure that you have clicked on the specific asset or node in the hierarchy that you want to work with. This is usually done