How To Fix EU221 - Invalid cursor position; place the cursor on a text line


EU221 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EU - Development Environment

  • Message number: 221

  • Message text: Invalid cursor position; place the cursor on a text line

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  • The cursor is placed in a heading line or outside the text area, not on
    a line of code.
    The functions Confirm, Find next, and No confirmation work from the
    current cursor position.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EU221 - Details

  • The SAP error message EU221: Invalid cursor position; place the cursor on a text line typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires the cursor to be positioned on a specific line of text in a text editor or a similar interface within SAP. This error is common in transactions that involve editing or displaying text elements, such as long texts or documentation.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not positioned on a valid text line. For example, if you are trying to edit a long text and the cursor is placed on a blank line or outside the text area, the system will throw this error. Text Format Issues: Sometimes, the text format or structure may not be recognized by the system, leading to cursor position errors. User Interface Glitches: Occasionally, the user interface may not refresh correctly, causing

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