How To Fix 11591 - Position cursor on a valid line

11591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 11 - External Services Management

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Position cursor on a valid line

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11591 - Details

• The SAP error message "11591 Position cursor on a valid line" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as editing, deleting, or processing data) in a list or table view, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid line of data. This can happen in various SAP transactions where lists or tables are displayed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The cursor is not placed on a valid row in the list or table. This could be due to clicking on an empty area or a header row.
  Selection Criteria: The data displayed may not have any valid entries, or the user may have filtered the data in such a way that no valid rows are visible.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not refresh properly, leading to confusion about where the cursor is positioned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that the cursor is placed on a valid line of data.