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