How To Fix UCS0049 - First place the cursor on a master data object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 049

• Message text: First place the cursor on a master data object

What causes this issue?

You want to display the master data for an object (such as a hierarchy,
a consolidation unit, or a consolidation group).
To do this, do one of the following in the hierarchical display of the
consolidation monitor:
Double-click the node of the master data object.
Place the cursor on the node of the master data object and choose
<ZK>Goto -> Master Data</> in the menu.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on the master data object before attempting to display
the master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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