How To Fix J-601 - Place the cursor on one line only

J-601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Place the cursor on one line only

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J-601 - Details

• The SAP error message J-601 ("Place the cursor on one line only") typically occurs in the context of transaction processing where the system expects the user to select a single line item for further action. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in areas like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), where users may be trying to perform operations on multiple line items.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to execute an action that requires a single line item to be selected, but multiple lines are highlighted or no line is selected at all. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to display or edit details of a specific line item in a list.
  Attempting to process a transaction that requires a single selection, such as posting or changing an order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J-601 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Single Line: Ensure that you have only