How To Fix SA705 - Position the cursor on a check field

SA705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Position the cursor on a check field

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SA705 - Details

• The SAP error message SA705 ("Position the cursor on a check field") typically occurs when the user is trying to execute a function or transaction that requires a specific field to be selected or highlighted, but the cursor is not positioned correctly on that field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, validation, or when trying to trigger a specific action in a dialog box.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the cursor is not placed on a field that is required for the action you are trying to perform.
  Field Not Editable: The field you are trying to interact with may not be editable or may not be in the correct state for the action.
  Missing Required Fields: Sometimes, the error can occur if there are required fields that have not been filled out, and the system is prompting you to correct this.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: