How To Fix SWUO502 - Position the cursor on the document that you want to display

SWUO502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Position the cursor on the document that you want to display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO502 - Position the cursor on the document that you want to display ?

  The SAP error message SWUO502, which states "Position the cursor on the document that you want to display," typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP. This message indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific document or item in order to proceed with a workflow action, but the user has not done so.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Document Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a document or item in the workflow overview or list.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen where the expected document is not available or visible.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or interact with the document in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Document: Ensure that you are clicking on the correct document or item in the workflow overview. Position your cursor over the document you wish to