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


WR171 - Overview

  • 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

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