How To Fix EM017 - Cursor is not positioned on a table entry

EM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cursor is not positioned on a table entry

What causes this issue?

The selected function can only be carried out after selecting a line in
the table.

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?

Position the cursor on a line in the table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM017 - Cursor is not positioned on a table entry ?

  The SAP error message EM017 ("Cursor is not positioned on a table entry") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a cursor to be positioned on a specific table entry, but the cursor is not correctly positioned. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grids, table controls, or other interactive elements in SAP GUI.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor may not be on a valid row or entry in the table when an action is attempted (e.g., double-clicking, editing, or deleting).
  Program Logic Errors: The ABAP program may not have correctly set the cursor position before executing a command that requires it.
  User Interface Issues: The user interface may not have been properly refreshed or updated, leading to a mismatch between the displayed data and the expected cursor position.
  Data Retrieval Issues: If the data is not loaded correctly or if