How To Fix W6004 - Position cursor on material line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W6 - Messages for Empties Stock Overview

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Position cursor on material line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W6004 - Position cursor on material line ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W6004 - Position cursor on material line
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in SAP when you are trying to perform an action or execute a function that requires the cursor to be positioned on a specific material line within a document or transaction (e.g., in a purchase order, sales order, or material document). The system expects you to select or highlight a material line item before proceeding, but the cursor is currently not on any material line.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to execute a function (like changing, displaying details, or performing line-specific actions) that requires a material line to be selected.
  In transactions involving line items such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or MB03 (Display Material Document).
  When the system cannot determine which material line you want to work on because no line is selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Position the cursor on the material line:
  
  Before executing the function or action, click on the specific material line item in the list/grid to select it. This tells the system which line you want to work with.
  
  
  Check the screen layout:
  
  Ensure that the material lines are visible and selectable. Sometimes, screen variants or user-specific layouts might hide the line items.
  
  
  Use the correct transaction or function:
  
  Make sure you are using the function in the correct context where line selection is possible.
  
  
  If using custom programs or enhancements:
  
  Check if the program logic requires the cursor to be on a material line and ensure the user interface supports this.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W message), so it does not stop the transaction but prompts the user to take corrective action.
  Message class is often related to MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution) modules.
  Similar messages might appear if you try to perform line-specific actions without selecting a line.
  If you encounter this message frequently and it disrupts your workflow, consider training users to always select the line before performing actions.
  In some cases, this message can be suppressed or handled via user exits or BAdIs if custom behavior is desired.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W6004 - Position cursor on material line
  
  
  Cause
  No material line selected when required
  
  
  Solution
  Click/select the material line before action
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in transactions with line items (PO, SO, material docs)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where you see this message, I can give more tailored advice.