How To Fix IP761 - Place the cursor on the screen section you want to scroll

IP761 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Place the cursor on the screen section you want to scroll

What causes this issue?

You have selected the function "scroll" without having positioned the
cursor on a screen section that can be scrolled. As possibly more than
one scrollable screen section is visible, the cursor must be positioned
accordingly.

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 the screen section you wish to scroll and choose
the function "scroll".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP761 - Place the cursor on the screen section you want to scroll ?

  The SAP error message IP761, which states "Place the cursor on the screen section you want to scroll," typically occurs when a user attempts to scroll or navigate through a screen in the SAP system without having the cursor positioned correctly on the relevant section of the screen. This can happen in various transactions, particularly in those that involve lists or detailed views.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the cursor is not positioned on a valid area of the screen that allows for scrolling. This can happen if:
  
  The user clicks outside of the scrollable area.
  The user is trying to scroll while the focus is on a non-scrollable field or section.
  There may be a temporary glitch in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP761 error, follow these steps:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Click directly on the section of the screen that you want to scroll. Ensure that the cursor is in