How To Fix WR099 - Please position cursor in the table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Please position cursor in the table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR099 - Please position cursor in the table ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WR099 – "Please position cursor in the table"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WR099 typically occurs in SAP when a user tries to perform an action that requires the cursor to be positioned inside a specific table control or table area on the screen, but the cursor is currently outside that table. Many SAP GUI screens have interactive tables, and certain functions (like adding, deleting, or modifying rows) require the cursor to be placed within the table to identify the target row or cell.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When executing a function module, transaction, or screen action that expects the cursor to be inside a table control.
  When trying to add, delete, or modify entries in a table control without selecting a row or placing the cursor inside the table.
  In custom programs or standard SAP transactions that use table controls or ALV grids.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly:
  
  Before performing the action, click inside the table control area or select a row in the table so that the cursor is positioned within the table.
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user has selected or highlighted the relevant row or cell in the table before triggering the action.
  
  
  For Developers:  
  
  In the screen flow logic or module pool programming, check that the code verifies the cursor position or selected row before processing.
  Use statements like GET CURSOR FIELD or GET CURSOR LINE to determine if the cursor is inside the table.
  Provide user-friendly messages or default selections if no row is selected.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Navigation:
  
  Sometimes, the cursor might be outside the table due to navigation or focus issues. Simply clicking inside the table area usually resolves the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table Controls: SAP GUI elements that display tabular data and allow user interaction.
  ALV Grids: Advanced List Viewer grids also require row selection or cursor positioning for certain operations.
  Message Class WR: The message class WR is often related to table controls and screen interactions.
  Debugging: If the error persists, debugging the program to check how the cursor position is handled can help identify the root cause.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Action requires cursor inside a table, but cursor is outside.
  Solution: Click inside the table or select a row before performing the action.
  For Developers: Implement checks for cursor position and provide clear instructions to users.
  
  
  If you provide the transaction or program where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.