How To Fix VW623 - The cursor is not on a field with a document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 623

• Message text: The cursor is not on a field with a document number

What causes this issue?

When you tried to use the "display document" function, the cursor was
not on a field containing a document number (delivery, shipment).

System Response

The procedure was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on a delivery or shipment number and reselect the
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW623 - The cursor is not on a field with a document number ?

  The SAP error message VW623, "The cursor is not on a field with a document number," typically occurs in the context of transaction processing where the system expects the user to be focused on a field that contains a document number, but the cursor is not positioned correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed on a field that is expected to contain a document number. This can happen if the user is trying to execute a function (like displaying or processing a document) without having the correct field selected.
  Screen Layout Issues: Sometimes, the screen layout may not be displaying the expected fields due to configuration or user-specific settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have navigated away from the required field or may not have entered the document number correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cursor Position: Ensure that the cursor is positioned on the correct