How To Fix DS613 - Invalid cursor position

DS613 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Invalid cursor position

What causes this issue?

The cursor is in a position where no selection is specified.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must place the cursor on the name of a selection before selecting
the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS613 - Invalid cursor position ?

  The SAP error message DS613 "Invalid cursor position" typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when working with database cursors in ABAP programs or when executing SQL statements. This error indicates that the cursor is not positioned correctly for the operation being attempted, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Cursor Mismanagement: The cursor may have been moved to an invalid position due to previous operations, such as fetching rows or closing the cursor.
  Empty Result Set: If a query returns no results, and an attempt is made to fetch data from the cursor, this error can occur.
  Incorrect SQL Logic: The SQL statement may be incorrectly structured, leading to unexpected cursor behavior.
  Transaction Issues: If there are issues with the transaction management (e.g., committing or rolling back transactions), it can lead to an invalid cursor state.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access the same cursor, it may lead to conflicts