How To Fix WU483 - The cursor must be on a plant

WU483 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 483

• Message text: The cursor must be on a plant

What causes this issue?

The cursor is not positioned on a plant. For this reason, you cannot
preview the announcement.

System Response

The function "Display notification" cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a plant owner which is below the node
"Plant/material" and select "Display notification".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU483 - The cursor must be on a plant ?

  The SAP error message WU483 ("The cursor must be on a plant") typically occurs in the context of transactions or reports where a plant-related selection is required, but the system cannot find a valid plant reference based on the current cursor position. This error is common in modules like Materials Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) where plant data is crucial for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The cursor is not positioned on a valid plant field when the action is triggered.
  Missing Plant Data: The transaction or report may require a plant to be selected, but none is currently selected or available.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select plants.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper display or selection of plants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cursor Position: Ensure that the cursor is placed on a field that is related to plant selection. If you