How To Fix P0422 - Cursor is not positioned on a permitted selection field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Cursor is not positioned on a permitted selection field

What causes this issue?

If you wish to carry out an action using cursor selection, you must
position the cursor on a field which corresponds to the action.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0422 - Cursor is not positioned on a permitted selection field ?

  The SAP error message "P0422 Cursor is not positioned on a permitted selection field" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when working with selection screens or when trying to manipulate data in a way that the system does not allow.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  The cursor is not positioned on a valid selection field when an operation is attempted (like pressing Enter or trying to read data).
  The selection screen is not properly defined, or the field you are trying to interact with is not a valid input field.
  There may be an issue with the logic in the ABAP program that is not correctly handling the selection screen fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Selection Screen Definition:
  
  Ensure that all fields on the selection screen are defined correctly and are valid input fields.
  Verify that the fields you are trying to access are indeed part of the selection screen.
  
  
  
  Review the Cursor Position:
  
  Make sure that the cursor is positioned on a valid selection field when the user interacts with the screen.
  You can use the SET CURSOR statement in your ABAP code to explicitly set the cursor to a valid field.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and check the state of the selection screen and the cursor position at runtime.
  Look for any logic that might be causing the cursor to be positioned incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Field Attributes:
  
  Check the attributes of the fields on the selection screen. Ensure that they are not set to "invisible" or "read-only" if you expect user input.
  
  
  
  User Input Handling:
  
  Ensure that your program correctly handles user input and that it does not attempt to process data when the cursor is not on a valid field.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on selection screens and cursor handling.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other developers may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.