How To Fix VW641 - System has placed cursor on closest table entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 641

• Message text: System has placed cursor on closest table entry

What causes this issue?

You cannot place the cursor exactly here because there is no suitable
entry in the table or because the search key did not contain enough
information.

System Response

The system placed the cursor on the table entry that matched your
example as closely as possible.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW641 - System has placed cursor on closest table entry ?

  The SAP error message VW641, which states "System has placed cursor on closest table entry," typically occurs in the context of transaction processing where the system is unable to find a specific entry in a table or database that matches the criteria provided. This message is often seen in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system cannot find the specific entry you are trying to access. This could be due to missing master data (like customer, material, or vendor records) or transactional data (like sales orders or purchase orders).
  Incorrect Input: The input criteria you provided may not match any existing records in the database. This could be due to typos, incorrect codes, or outdated information.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary