How To Fix TK727 - Position the cursor on a request or task

TK727 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Position the cursor on a request or task

What causes this issue?

The keys of table entries of a request or task can only be displayed
if the cursor was positioned correctly.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The activity is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on the task or request whose key entries are to be
displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK727 - Position the cursor on a request or task ?

  The SAP error message TK727, which states "Position the cursor on a request or task," typically occurs in the context of transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action (such as releasing or displaying a transport request) without having selected a specific transport request or task in the transport organizer.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected a transport request or task in the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10). The system requires a specific request or task to be highlighted in order to proceed with the intended action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK727 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Transport Organizer: Go to transaction SE09 or SE10 in your SAP system.
  
  
  Select a Request or Task: 
  
  In the Transport Organizer screen, locate the transport request or task you want to work with.
  Click on the request or task