How To Fix PWWW255 - Place the cursor on a table entry

PWWW255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Place the cursor on a table entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW255 - Place the cursor on a table entry ?

  The SAP error message PWWW255, which states "Place the cursor on a table entry," typically occurs in the context of SAP's web-based applications or when working with certain SAP GUI transactions that involve table entries. This message indicates that the system expects the user to select or highlight a specific entry in a table before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any entry in the table. The system requires a specific row or entry to be highlighted to perform the next action.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that requires a table entry to be selected, but none was chosen.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not be responding correctly, leading to confusion about whether an entry is selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Entry: Ensure that you click on a specific row or entry in the table. The cursor should be placed