How To Fix VK158 - Please position cursor on a key combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Please position cursor on a key combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK158 - Please position cursor on a key combination ?

  The SAP error message VK158, which states "Please position cursor on a key combination," typically occurs in the context of maintaining or configuring pricing conditions in the SAP system, particularly when working with condition records in transaction codes like VK11, VK12, or VK13.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an action (such as editing or deleting a condition record) without having the cursor positioned on a valid key combination in the condition table. A key combination in this context refers to the specific criteria (like customer, material, sales organization, etc.) that uniquely identifies a pricing condition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK158 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on a valid key combination in the condition record screen. This means you should click on the specific row or entry that you want to work with.
  
  
  Check Key Combinations: If you are unsure about the