How To Fix CD851 - Position the cursor on a table entry

CD851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Position the cursor on a table entry

What causes this issue?

Position the cursor on a table entry.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD851 - Position the cursor on a table entry ?

  The SAP error message CD851 ("Position the cursor on a table entry") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires you to select a specific entry in a table or list, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid entry. This can happen in various SAP transactions where you need to interact with data in a tabular format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the cursor is not placed on a valid row in the table. This can happen if you click outside the table or if the table is empty.
  Selection Requirement: Some actions require a specific selection to be made before proceeding, and if no selection is made, the system will prompt this error.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not respond as expected due to system lag or other technical issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you click on a valid entry