How To Fix WE035 - Position cursor on selection field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Position cursor on selection field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE035 - Position cursor on selection field ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE035 – Position cursor on selection field
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WE035 typically appears in the context of IDoc processing or when working with IDoc selection screens (e.g., in transaction WE02, WE05, WE19, etc.). It is an informational or error message indicating that the cursor should be positioned on a selection field before executing a certain action.
  More specifically:
  
  The system expects the user to place the cursor on a particular selection field (input field) before performing an operation such as executing a search or filtering IDocs.
  This message can appear if you try to execute a function or press a button without first selecting or positioning the cursor on a valid input field.
  It may also occur if the selection screen is not filled properly or if the user tries to perform an action that requires a field to be selected or highlighted.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Position the cursor on a valid selection field:
  
  Before executing the action (e.g., pressing Enter, clicking a button), make sure the cursor is placed inside one of the selection input fields on the screen.
  
  
  Fill in the required selection criteria:
  
  Enter appropriate values in the selection fields to narrow down the search or processing.
  
  
  Check the screen focus:
  
  Sometimes, the screen focus might be on a button or non-input field. Click inside a selection field to set the cursor there.
  
  
  If using a custom program or screen:
  
  Ensure that the screen logic correctly sets the focus on the selection fields and that the user interface is designed to guide the user properly.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  This message is commonly encountered in IDoc-related transactions such as:  
  
  WE02 (IDoc Display)  
  WE05 (IDoc List)  
  WE19 (Test tool for IDocs)  
  WE20 (Partner Profiles)  
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message WE035 belongs to message class WE (IDoc processing).
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  There is no critical error here; it is more of a user guidance message. If you encounter this message frequently or in custom programs, review the screen flow logic.
  
  
  User Tip:
  
  If you are automating IDoc processing or using batch jobs, ensure that the selection criteria are properly set in the program or script to avoid this message.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WE035 – Position cursor on selection field
  
  
  Cause
  User action requires cursor to be on a selection field before proceeding
  
  
  Solution
  Place cursor inside a selection input field and enter valid criteria before executing
  
  
  Context
  IDoc processing transactions and selection screens (WE02, WE05, WE19, etc.)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where you see this message, I can help with more tailored advice.