How To Fix O8353 - Please select a checkbox or place the cursor on a valid line item

O8353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Please select a checkbox or place the cursor on a valid line item

What causes this issue?

You tried to insert a line, but no line has been selected yet.

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?

Select a line item before attempting to insert a line.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8353 - Details

• The SAP error message O8353 ("Please select a checkbox or place the cursor on a valid line item") typically occurs in scenarios where the user is trying to perform an action that requires a selection of a line item in a list or table, but no valid selection has been made. This can happen in various transactions, such as when processing purchase orders, invoices, or other documents that involve line items.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any checkbox or line item in the list.
  Invalid Cursor Position: The cursor is not positioned on a valid line item, meaning that the action cannot be performed on the current selection.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the items correctly, leading to confusion about what can be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Checkbox: Ensure that you select the checkbox next to the line item you want to process. If you are