How To Fix CL431 - Place the cursor on a class

CL431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Place the cursor on a class

What causes this issue?

You want to display a class or a graphical document, but have not
placed the cursor on a class.

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?

Place the cursor on a class and try the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL431 - Place the cursor on a class ?

  The SAP error message CL431, which states "Place the cursor on a class," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a specific class to be selected or highlighted in the ABAP Workbench or Class Builder. This error is common when you are attempting to view or modify a class but have not properly selected it.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Class Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not positioned on a valid class name in the editor or list.
  Incorrect Context: You may be in a context where the system expects a class to be selected, but none is highlighted.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not respond as expected, leading to confusion about which class is selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Class: Ensure that you place the cursor directly on the name of the class you want to work with. This can be done in