How To Fix O8841 - Please select a checkbox or place cursor on a valid line

O8841 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 841

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

What causes this issue?

A valid line has not been selected.

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 a line within the area you want to page down on
the screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8841 - Please select a checkbox or place cursor on a valid line ?

  The SAP error message O8841, which states "Please select a checkbox or place cursor on a valid line," typically occurs in the context of a transaction or report where the system expects the user to select a specific item or line in a list or table. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in areas involving lists, selections, or approvals.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any checkbox or line in the list. The system requires a selection to proceed with the action.
  Invalid Cursor Position: The cursor may be positioned on a line that is not valid for the action being attempted. This can happen if the user clicks on a header or an empty line.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to select or act on certain lines, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There