How To Fix AQ571 - Place the cursor on a list or select one list only

AQ571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Place the cursor on a list or select one list only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ571 - Place the cursor on a list or select one list only ?

  The SAP error message AQ571, which states "Place the cursor on a list or select one list only," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where a user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific selection from a list or table. This error indicates that the system expects the user to either position the cursor on a specific item in a list or to select only one item from a list of options.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Selections: The user may have selected multiple items from a list when the action requires only one selection.
  Cursor Position: The cursor may not be positioned correctly on a list item when the action is triggered.
  Contextual Requirement: The function being executed may have specific requirements that necessitate a single selection or a specific context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single Selection: Ensure that you select only one item from the list. If you have multiple items selected, deselect them and