How To Fix WP012 - Position cursor on a valid IDoc line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Position cursor on a valid IDoc line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP012 - Position cursor on a valid IDoc line ?

  The SAP error message WP012, which states "Position cursor on a valid IDoc line," typically occurs when you are trying to process IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP, but the system cannot find a valid IDoc line to work with. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to display, edit, or process IDocs in transaction codes like WE02, WE05, or WE19.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection: The cursor is not positioned on a valid IDoc line in the list. This can happen if you are trying to perform an action (like displaying details or processing) without selecting a specific IDoc.
  Empty List: The list of IDocs may be empty, meaning there are no IDocs available for the selected criteria.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or process IDocs.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the IDoc processing or the underlying database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Valid IDoc: Ensure that you have selected a valid IDoc line in the list. Click on an IDoc entry to position the cursor correctly.
  Check IDoc Status: If the list is empty, check the selection criteria you are using. You may need to adjust the filters to find IDocs that meet your requirements.
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and process IDocs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Refresh the List: If you believe there should be IDocs available, try refreshing the list or re-running the transaction to see if the IDocs appear.
  Check for Technical Issues: If the problem persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying technical issues that may be affecting IDoc processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for working with IDocs include:
  
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE05: IDoc List
  WE19: Test tool for IDocs
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with IDoc status codes to understand the state of the IDocs you are working with. Common status codes include:
  
  01: IDoc is created
  03: IDoc is in error
  12: IDoc is sent
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.