How To Fix SD457 - Position cursor on entry requiring maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Position cursor on entry requiring maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD457 - Position cursor on entry requiring maintenance ?

  The SAP error message SD457 ("Position cursor on entry requiring maintenance") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific entry to be maintained or updated, but the cursor is not positioned on the relevant entry.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The user is trying to execute a function (like editing or deleting) without having the cursor positioned on the specific line item or entry that needs to be maintained.
  Missing Data: The entry that the user is trying to work with may not have been fully maintained or may be missing required fields.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit or maintain the entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD457 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that the cursor is placed on the specific line item or entry that