How To Fix ED827 - Place the cursor at the position where you want to insert

ED827 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Place the cursor at the position where you want to insert

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED827 - Place the cursor at the position where you want to insert ?

  The SAP error message ED827, which states "Place the cursor at the position where you want to insert," typically occurs in the context of editing or modifying text in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This message indicates that the system expects the user to position the cursor in a specific location before performing an action, such as inserting a text element or a field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not placed the cursor in the correct position within the text editor or form layout where they want to insert a new element.
  Editing Mode: The user may not be in the correct editing mode or may have not activated the editing function properly.
  Form Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the form or script that prevent the insertion of new elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that you place the cursor at the