How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01136 - Position the cursor on a receipt characteristic

/SAPAPO/MC01136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Position the cursor on a receipt characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01136 - Position the cursor on a receipt characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01136 typically indicates that the system requires the user to position the cursor on a receipt characteristic in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP. This error often arises when the user is trying to perform an action that requires specific input or selection related to receipt characteristics, but the system cannot determine which characteristic to use because the cursor is not correctly positioned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the user has not positioned the cursor on a valid receipt characteristic in the relevant screen or table.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data related to the receipt characteristics that the system expects to find.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the necessary fields or characteristics due to configuration or display settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that you are clicking on or navigating to the