How To Fix FI605 - Position cursor on a valid field

FI605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Position cursor on a valid field

What causes this issue?

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?

Place the cursor on a valid field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI605 - Details

• The SAP error message FI605 "Position cursor on a valid field" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in a transaction or screen where the cursor is not positioned on a valid input field. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the cursor is not placed on a field that can accept input or where an action can be performed.
  Screen Layout: The screen layout may not be configured correctly, or the field may be hidden or disabled.
  Field Attributes: The field may be set to "display only" or may not be editable due to the current status of the document or transaction.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to edit or interact with certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that the cursor is placed on a valid input field. Click on the