How To Fix S1705 - Position the cursor on a valid line for selection

S1705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Position the cursor on a valid line for selection

What causes this issue?

To analyze a table or index, place the cursor on a field.

System Response

The analysis could not be performed.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on a field which contains the name of a table or an
index. Reattempt an analysis and confirm the step in the pop-up that
appears.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

S1705 - Details

• The SAP error message S1705, "Position the cursor on a valid line for selection," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as selecting a line item) in a list or table where the cursor is not positioned on a valid entry. This can happen in various SAP transactions or reports where lists of data are displayed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the cursor is not positioned on a valid line of data. This can happen if the user clicks on an empty space or a header line instead of a data line.
  Data Availability: The list may not contain any valid entries, or the entries may be filtered out based on the current selection criteria.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain data lines, leading to the inability to select them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that the