How To Fix VW616 - Position the cursor on a sort field


VW616 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

  • Message number: 616

  • Message text: Position the cursor on a sort field

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  • What causes this issue?

    You selected the "Sort" function, but the cursor is not placed on
    a field which can be sorted.
    RESPONSE&
    The procedure is terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Place the cursor on a field in the delivery list and reselect the
    function.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


VW616 - Details

  • The SAP error message VW616 ("Position the cursor on a sort field") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires sorting data, but the system cannot determine which field to sort on because the cursor is not positioned on a valid sort field.
    
    Cause: Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed on a field that can be used for sorting in the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Field Selection: The field you are trying to sort by may not be included in the list of available sort fields for the report. Report Configuration: The report may not be configured correctly to allow sorting on the desired fields.
    Solution: Position the Cursor: Move the cursor to a valid sort field in the report or selection screen. This is usually a field that

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