How To Fix WP022 - Please position cursor below message category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Please position cursor below message category &

What causes this issue?

The function selected is not possible for the message category under
which the cursor is positioned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor under message category &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP022 - Please position cursor below message category & ?

  The SAP error message WP022 ("Please position cursor below message category &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to perform an action that requires them to select or position the cursor on a specific message category in a report or transaction. This error is often related to the way messages are displayed in the SAP GUI.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The error usually indicates that the cursor is not positioned correctly in the message area of the screen. The system expects the user to select a specific message or category before proceeding.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the layout of the SAP GUI or the specific transaction screen may not be displaying correctly, leading to confusion about where to position the cursor.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with certain message categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure