How To Fix RQ031 - Place cursor in valid amount field

RQ031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Place cursor in valid amount field

What causes this issue?

A function which can only be executed is selected if you place the
cursor in an amount field before the function is called up.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ031 - Place cursor in valid amount field ?

  The SAP error message RQ031 ("Place cursor in valid amount field") typically occurs in the context of SAP's financial modules, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve monetary amounts, such as invoice processing, payment processing, or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the cursor is not positioned in a field that is recognized as a valid amount field. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Selection: The user may have clicked or navigated to a field that does not accept monetary values.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured to accept amounts due to settings in the SAP configuration.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have attempted to enter an amount in a non-amount field or in a format that is not recognized by SAP.
  Screen Layout Issues: The screen layout may not be displaying the fields correctly, leading to confusion about where to enter amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ031 error, you can