How To Fix 00301 - Position the cursor on a line in the list

00301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Position the cursor on a line in the list

What causes this issue?

Cursor is not placed on a line which can be selected.

System Response

None.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a list line.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00301 - Details

• The SAP error message "00301 Position the cursor on a line in the list" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific line item to be selected in a list or table, but no line is currently selected. This can happen in various SAP transactions where lists of data are displayed, such as reports, transaction codes, or data entry screens.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected a specific line item in the list before attempting to execute an action that requires a selection. This could be due to:
  
  The user clicking on a button or menu option that requires a selection without first clicking on a line in the list.
  The user navigating through the interface without properly selecting an item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Select a Line Item: Click on the desired line in the list to highlight