How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW030 - Position the cursor on a source file

/SAPDMC/LSMW030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Position the cursor on a source file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW030 - Position the cursor on a source file ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW030 with the description "Position the cursor on a source file" typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select or position the cursor on a specific source file that is required for the data migration process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The cursor is not positioned on the correct source file in the LSMW interface.
  Missing Source File: The source file that you are trying to work with may not be available or properly defined in the LSMW project.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to confusion about where to position the cursor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you are correctly positioning the cursor on the desired source file in the LSMW screen. This usually involves clicking on the file name or selecting it from a list.
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