How To Fix AQV491 - Place the cursor on a database

AQV491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Place the cursor on a database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV491 - Place the cursor on a database ?

  The SAP error message AQV491, which states "Place the cursor on a database," typically occurs in the context of database-related operations within SAP, particularly when using the ABAP Dictionary or when trying to access or manipulate database objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AQV491 usually indicates that the system expects the user to select or highlight a specific database object (like a table, view, or structure) in order to perform an operation. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to display or modify the properties of a database object without having it selected.
  When executing a function that requires a specific database object to be highlighted in the interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQV491 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Database Object: Ensure that you have placed the cursor on the relevant database object (table, view, etc.) in the SAP GUI. This is usually done by clicking on the object in the list or tree