How To Fix WY065 - Position cursor on a valid matchcode object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Position cursor on a valid matchcode object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY065 - Position cursor on a valid matchcode object ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY065: "Position cursor on a valid matchcode object":
  
  Error Message
  WY065: Position cursor on a valid matchcode object
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when you try to use a matchcode (search help) function in SAP, but the cursor is not positioned on a field that has an associated matchcode object (search help). In other words, the system expects you to place the cursor on a field that supports a search help, but the cursor is currently on a field without such support.
  Common scenarios:
  
  Pressing the matchcode button (F4 help) or invoking search help on a field that does not have a search help assigned.
  Trying to use a matchcode function in a custom screen or program where the field is not linked to a search help.
  In some cases, this can happen due to incorrect screen design or missing search help assignment in the data dictionary.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Position the cursor correctly:
  
  Make sure the cursor is on a field that has a search help (matchcode) assigned before pressing F4 or invoking the matchcode function.
  
  
  
  Check the field's search help assignment:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the field's domain or data element.
  Verify if a search help is assigned to the data element or domain.
  If no search help is assigned, you may need to assign or create one.
  
  
  
  For developers/customizers:
  
  Ensure that the screen fields have the correct search help assigned.
  In the screen painter (SE51), check the field properties and ensure the search help is linked.
  If using custom programs, verify that the search help is correctly called or linked in the code.
  
  
  
  Use the correct matchcode object:
  
  If you are using a matchcode button or function module, ensure it is linked to a valid matchcode object.
  Check the matchcode object in transaction SE11 under "Matchcode Objects" or use transaction SE84 to search for matchcode objects.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Matchcode is an older term in SAP for what is now called Search Help.
  The error message is a prompt to guide the user to place the cursor on a field that supports search help.
  If you are unsure which fields have search helps, try pressing F4 on different fields to see which ones bring up the search help.
  In newer SAP versions, the term "matchcode" is replaced by "search help," but the error message may still use the older terminology.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Cursor not on a field with an assigned matchcode/search help when invoking search help.
  
  
  Solution
  Position cursor on a valid field with search help; assign search help if missing.
  
  
  Check with
  SE11 (Data Element/Domain), SE51 (Screen Painter), SE84 (Search Help Browser)
  
  
  Related terms
  Matchcode = Search Help
  
  
  
  
  If you need help assigning a search help or troubleshooting further, please provide the transaction or program where this error occurs, and I can guide you step-by-step.