How To Fix AQV280 - Place the cursor on a selected field

AQV280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Place the cursor on a selected field

What causes this issue?

You can only maintain column headers for selected fields.

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?

First select the field by selecting the left checkbox. Then place the
cursor on the field and again select the function for maintaining
column headers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV280 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV280, which states "Place the cursor on a selected field," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific field to be selected or highlighted. This error is often encountered in various SAP transactions, particularly in the context of data entry or when trying to execute certain functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Selection: The user may not have selected a field that is required for the action they are trying to perform. The system expects the cursor to be positioned on a specific field to proceed.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding as expected, leading to confusion about which field is currently selected.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Certain transactions may have specific requirements for field selection that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Move the cursor to the appropriate field that you want to work with.