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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 system cannot determine the relevant plant or storage location from the current cursor position.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the cursor: Simply click or move the cursor to the field that contains the Plant or Storage Location before executing the next step or pressing Enter.
  Enter the required data: Make sure the plant or storage location field is filled with valid data.
  Check screen layout: If the screen layout is customized or fields are hidden, ensure that the plant/storage location fields are visible and accessible.
  Use correct transaction or screen: Verify that you are in the correct transaction or screen where plant/storage location input is expected.
  Consult documentation or help: Use F1 help on the message or field to get more context.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W message), so it does not stop the transaction but prompts the user to take corrective action.
  The message is designed to prevent errors related to ambiguous or missing plant/storage location data.
  If this message appears frequently and disrupts workflow, check if user roles or screen variants are configured properly.
  In some cases, this message can be suppressed or handled via user exits or enhancements, but this should be done cautiously.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message ID
  W6010
  
  
  Message Text
  Please position cursor on plant or storage location
  
  
  Cause
  Cursor not positioned on required plant/storage location field
  
  
  Solution
  Move cursor to plant or storage location field and enter valid data
  
  
  Type
  Warning (does not stop processing)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.