How To Fix AA977 - Position the cursor on a line in the selection list.

AA977 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 977

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

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function for selecting a text, but did not position
the cursor on one of the possible texts.

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?

Please position the cursor on the line in the selection screen for the
text you wish to select.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA977 - Details

• The SAP error message AA977 ("Position the cursor on a line in the selection list") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a selection from a list, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid line item in that list.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  The user is attempting to execute a function (like displaying details, editing, or processing) without having selected a specific line item from a list.
  The selection list may be empty, or the user may have inadvertently clicked outside of the list area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA977 error, follow these steps:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on a valid line item in the selection list. Click on the line you wish to select.
  Check for Empty List: If the selection list is empty, ensure that your selection criteria are correct and