How To Fix 37061 - Place the cursor on a graphical element

37061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Place the cursor on a graphical element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37061 - Place the cursor on a graphical element ?

  The SAP error message "37061: Place the cursor on a graphical element" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when a user attempts to interact with a graphical element (like a chart or a diagram) but does not have the cursor positioned correctly over that element. This can happen in various SAP applications, particularly those that involve graphical representations of data, such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the user has not positioned the cursor directly over the graphical element they are trying to interact with.
  Graphical Element Not Active: The graphical element may not be active or may not be in a state that allows interaction.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to interact with certain graphical elements.
  Software Glitch: Occasionally, there may be a temporary glitch in the SAP GUI or the application being