How To Fix 06378 - Please make your selection or position cursor correctly

06378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Please make your selection or position cursor correctly

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on the text you wish to edit, or select more than
one line of text.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06378 - Please make your selection or position cursor correctly ?

  The SAP error message "06378: Please make your selection or position cursor correctly" typically occurs when the user attempts to execute a function or action in SAP without having made a proper selection or when the cursor is not positioned correctly on the relevant data entry field or item.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor may not be positioned on a valid field or item that can be selected or processed.
  No Selection Made: The user may have attempted to execute a function (like delete, change, or display) without selecting any items or records.
  Screen Navigation Issues: The user may have navigated to a screen where the expected data or selection is not available.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also arise if the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the selected item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cursor Position: Ensure that the cursor is positioned on the correct field or item that you