How To Fix CL433 - Place the cursor on a function

CL433 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Place the cursor on a function

What causes this issue?

You want to select a function to display further information on the
objects in the search result. However, you have not placed the cursor
on a valid 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?

Place the cursor on a function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL433 - Place the cursor on a function ?

  The SAP error message CL433, which states "Place the cursor on a function," typically occurs in the context of using the ABAP Workbench or when working with function modules, methods, or other callable objects in SAP. This message indicates that the system expects you to select or highlight a specific function or method before proceeding with an action, such as displaying details, editing, or debugging.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected a function or method properly before attempting to execute an action that requires a specific function to be highlighted.
  Contextual Requirement: Certain operations in SAP require the user to be in a specific context (e.g., within a particular program or transaction) where a function is relevant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Highlight the Function: Ensure that you place the cursor directly on the function name or method you want to work with. This is often done by clicking on the function name in the code