How To Fix O7206 - Place cursor on an area of the screen that contains list objects.


O7206 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

  • Message number: 206

  • Message text: Place cursor on an area of the screen that contains list objects.

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  • What causes this issue?

    When selecting 'Delete line items' or 'Insert line item', the cursor
    was placed in a screen area which does not contain line items. The
    system will not accept marked entries in a not active area for safety
    reasons. Otherwise it would be possible to delete items 'per accident'.

    System Response

    The system will not accept your selection.

    How to fix this error?

    Please place the cursor in the appropriate area, which contains the
    lines to be deleted or where a line is to be inserted.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7206 - Place cursor on an area of the screen that contains list objects. ?
    The SAP error message O7206, which states "Place cursor on an area of the screen that contains list objects," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific selection or interaction with a list object, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on the screen.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed over a valid list object or area of the screen that can be interacted with. This can happen if the user clicks outside of the list or tries to execute a function that requires a selection from a list when no selection is made. List Object Not Loaded: In some cases, the list object may not be loaded or displayed correctly, leading to the inability to interact with it. Screen Layout Issues: Sometimes, the layout of the SAP GUI may cause the list objects to be

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