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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Position the cursor on a sort field

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW616 - Position the cursor on a sort field ?

  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