How To Fix AD191 - Cursor position not allowed. Lines & to & are selected

AD191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Cursor position not allowed. Lines & to & are selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD191 - Cursor position not allowed. Lines & to & are selected ?

  The SAP error message AD191, which states "Cursor position not allowed. Lines & to & are selected," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when you are trying to perform an action that requires a specific cursor position, but the current selection or cursor position does not meet the requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cursor Position: The error usually arises when the cursor is not positioned correctly in a list or table where multiple lines are selected. For example, if you are trying to edit or delete a row while multiple rows are selected, the system may not allow this action.
  Selection of Multiple Lines: If you have selected multiple lines in a report or table and then try to perform an action that is only valid for a single line, this error can occur.
  User Interface Restrictions: Some transactions or screens in SAP have restrictions on what can be done based on the current