How To Fix CE041 - The cursor is not on a formula line

CE041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: The cursor is not on a formula line

What causes this issue?

The desired function can only be carried out if the cursor is positioned
on a formula line.

How to fix this error?

Please position the cursor on a formula line.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CE041 - Details

• The SAP error message CE041, "The cursor is not on a formula line," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Writer. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action that requires the cursor to be positioned on a line that contains a formula, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the cursor is placed on a line that does not contain a formula. This can happen if you are trying to edit, copy, or reference a formula from a non-formula line.
  Formula Line Not Defined: The formula line may not be defined correctly, or the user may be trying to access a formula that does not exist in the current context.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding as expected, leading to confusion about where the cursor is positioned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cursor