How To Fix W6010 - Please position cursor on plant or storage location

W6010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W6 - Messages for Empties Stock Overview

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Please position cursor on plant or storage location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W6010 - Please position cursor on plant or storage location ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W6010 - Please position cursor on plant or storage location
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in SAP inventory or warehouse management transactions when the system expects the user to specify or position the cursor on a field related to a Plant or Storage Location, but the cursor is currently not on one of these fields. The system requires this to determine the context for the operation you are performing, such as stock overview, transfer postings, or goods movements.
  In other words, the system needs you to explicitly select or highlight the plant or storage location field before proceeding, because these fields are essential for identifying the organizational unit or physical location involved in the transaction.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During stock overview or stock display transactions (e.g., MB52, MMBE).
  When performing goods movements or transfer postings where plant/storage location is relevant.
  In warehouse management screens where multiple plants or storage locations are displayed.
  When the