How To Fix WR171 - Position the cursor on a retail revaluation document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Position the cursor on a retail revaluation document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR171 - Position the cursor on a retail revaluation document number ?

  SAP Error Message WR171: "Position the cursor on a retail revaluation document number"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WR171 typically occurs in the context of retail revaluation processes within SAP Retail (IS-Retail). It indicates that the system expects the user to select or position the cursor on a valid retail revaluation document number before proceeding with the next step or action.
  This usually happens when:
  
  You are trying to perform an action (e.g., display, change, or post) on a retail revaluation document but have not selected or highlighted the document number in the list or overview screen.
  The system requires a specific document number to be identified to continue processing, but none is currently selected.
  The user interface or transaction expects the cursor to be placed on a particular line item (document number) to identify which document to work with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WR171 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Document Number:
  
  In the transaction or screen where the error occurs, ensure you click on or position the cursor on the retail revaluation document number you want to process.
  This is often done by clicking on the line or the document number in a list or table.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the appropriate transaction for retail revaluation documents, such as:
  
  MR21 (Price Change)
  MR22 (Change Price)
  Retail-specific transactions like /SAPAPO/RRP3 or others depending on your system setup.
  
  
  Follow the standard procedure to select and process revaluation documents.
  
  
  
  Check for UI Issues:
  
  Sometimes, the error can be caused by UI or screen navigation issues. Refresh the screen or restart the transaction and try again.
  Ensure that the list of documents is properly loaded and visible.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and process retail revaluation documents.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the problem persists, check for relevant SAP Notes or patches related to retail revaluation document processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retail Revaluation Documents: These documents are used in SAP Retail to adjust the value of stock or prices due to changes in cost or price conditions.
  Transaction Context: The error is common in transactions dealing with price changes, stock revaluation, or inventory adjustments in retail scenarios.
  SAP Help and Documentation: Refer to SAP Retail documentation for detailed steps on processing retail revaluation documents.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved by selecting the document, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing screenshots and transaction details.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WR171 error means you need to select (position the cursor on) a retail revaluation document number before proceeding. Simply click on the document number in the list or overview screen to resolve the error and continue with your processing.