How To Fix CL468 - Place the cursor on a valid line

CL468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Place the cursor on a valid line

What causes this issue?

In the "Display options" dialog box, you want to select a selectable
field. However, you have placed the cursor on a field which is not a
selectable field.

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 line containing a selectable field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL468 - Place the cursor on a valid line ?

  The SAP error message CL468 "Place the cursor on a valid line" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in a list or table where the cursor is not positioned on a valid entry. This can happen in various SAP transactions where lists of data are displayed, such as in reports, transaction codes, or maintenance screens.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Cursor Position: The cursor is not placed on a line that can be selected or acted upon. This could be due to:
  
  The cursor being on a header line or an empty line.
  The cursor being on a line that does not have any actionable data (e.g., a summary line).
  
  
  
  Data Display Issues: Sometimes, the data may not be fully loaded or displayed correctly, leading to the cursor being on an invalid line.
  
  
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to interact with certain lines of data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reposition the Cursor: