How To Fix WSTI_CALC051 - Position the cursor on the desired inventory document item

WSTI_CALC051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Position the cursor on the desired inventory document item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_CALC051 - Position the cursor on the desired inventory document item ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_CALC051 – Position the cursor on the desired inventory document item
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an action (such as posting, changing, or displaying data) on an inventory document in SAP, but the system requires you to explicitly select or position the cursor on a specific line item within the inventory document before proceeding. Essentially, the system cannot determine which inventory document item you want to work with because no item is currently selected.
  
  Explanation:
  In transactions dealing with inventory documents (e.g., MIRO, MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, or custom inventory postings), the user interface often displays multiple line items. Certain functions or buttons require the user to select a particular line item by placing the cursor on it. If you try to execute such a function without selecting a line item, SAP throws this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Position the cursor on the desired inventory document item:
  Before executing the function (e.g., posting,