How To Fix RSRA1005 - Position the cursor on a query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRA1 - Message class for Exception Reporting

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Position the cursor on a query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRA1005 - Position the cursor on a query ?

  The SAP error message RSRA1005 ("Position the cursor on a query") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to execute a query or perform an action that requires a specific query to be selected or highlighted in the query designer or query monitor.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Query Selected: The user has not selected a specific query in the query designer or query monitor.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may be trying to execute a function that requires a query to be highlighted, but they are not positioned on a valid query.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or execute the query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRA1005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Query:
  
  Ensure that you have a query selected in the query designer or query monitor. Click on the query you want to work with to highlight it.
  
  
  
  Check Navigation:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct area of the SAP BW system where queries are managed. If you are in a different section, navigate back to the query area.
  
  
  
  Verify Permissions:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the query. If you suspect permission issues, contact your SAP BW administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Refresh the Query List:
  
  Sometimes, the query list may not be updated. Try refreshing the list of queries to ensure you are viewing the latest queries available.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction code (e.g., RSRT for query execution) to access the query.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to queries in SAP BW include:
  
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSRQ: Query Designer
  RSRDA: Data Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSRA1005.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on query management and troubleshooting in SAP BW.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.