How To Fix AA238 - Position cursor on valid line when choosing interval

AA238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Position cursor on valid line when choosing interval

What causes this issue?

You have positioned your cursor on a line for which no intervals
can be displayed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To choose an interval, position your cursor on a line for which an
interval can be displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA238 - Position cursor on valid line when choosing interval ?

  The SAP error message AA238: "Position cursor on valid line when choosing interval" typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to select an interval or range of assets, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid line in the selection screen.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cursor Position: The cursor is not placed on a valid line in the selection list or table. This can happen if the user clicks outside of the valid entries or if the selection criteria do not return any valid results.
  No Data Available: The selection criteria entered do not match any existing records, leading to an empty selection list.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not refresh correctly, causing the cursor to be positioned incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that the cursor is placed on a valid line in the selection list. Click on a line that contains valid data before attempting to