How To Fix WSTI_CALC049 - Position the cursor on the desired POS event

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_CALC - Physical Inventory Messages: Book Inv. Calc. at Count Time

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Position the cursor on the desired POS event

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC049 - Position the cursor on the desired POS event ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTI_CALC049: "Position the cursor on the desired POS event":
  
  Error Message:
  WSTI_CALC049
  
  Position the cursor on the desired POS event
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Work Schedule (WSTI) or Time Evaluation environment, especially when working with Personnel Time Events (POS events) in the time evaluation or work schedule rule maintenance.
  The message indicates that the system expects the user to position the cursor on a specific POS event (Personnel Time Event) in the user interface before performing an action, such as editing, deleting, or processing that event.
  In other words, the system cannot proceed because it does not know which POS event you want to work with. This usually happens when:
  
  You try to execute a function that requires a POS event to be selected, but no event is selected.
  You are in a screen or transaction where the system expects you to highlight or place the cursor on a particular POS event line.
  The user interface or screen logic requires a focused POS event to perform the next step.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While maintaining or analyzing time events in transactions like PT60 (Time Evaluation) or CAT2 (Time Sheet: Maintain Times).
  During the configuration or debugging of time evaluation rules or work schedule rules.
  When working with POS events in the Time Management module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly:
  
  Before executing the function or action, make sure to click on or highlight the specific POS event line in the list or table.
  The system requires the cursor to be on the event you want to process.
  
  
  
  Check User Interface:
  
  If you are using a custom or standard SAP screen, ensure that the POS event list is visible and that you have selected an event.
  Sometimes, the screen layout or user interface might be confusing; ensure you are in the correct tab or section where POS events are listed.
  
  
  
  Review the Process Flow:
  
  Follow the correct sequence of steps in the transaction or program.
  Some functions only work after selecting an event.
  
  
  
  Technical Debugging (if applicable):
  
  If you are a developer or consultant debugging time evaluation rules or custom programs, check the code or logic that triggers this message.
  Ensure that the program checks for a selected POS event before proceeding.
  Add appropriate error handling or user prompts to guide the user.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  POS events are time-related events recorded for an employee, such as clock-in, clock-out, breaks, etc.
  This message is a user prompt to ensure clarity and prevent unintended processing.
  The message is part of the time evaluation and work schedule maintenance messages.
  If you frequently encounter this message, consider training users on the correct procedure to select POS events before performing actions.
  In some cases, this message can be triggered by custom enhancements or user exits if they expect a POS event selection.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No POS event selected when the system expects one to be selected for processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Position the cursor (select/highlight) on the desired POS event before executing the action.
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in time evaluation, work schedule maintenance, or time event processing transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where you encounter this message, I can give more tailored advice.