How To Fix SH513 - Position the cursor on a valid line

SH513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Position the cursor on a valid line

What causes this issue?

The cursor is in an invalid position.

System Response

No value can be selected.

How to fix this error?

Please place the cursor on a valid position.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH513 - Position the cursor on a valid line ?

  The SAP error message SH513 "Position the cursor on a valid line" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as editing, deleting, or processing data) in a list or table where the cursor is not positioned on a valid entry. This can happen in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with lists or tables that require a specific selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cursor Position: The cursor is not on a valid line of data. This can happen if the user clicks on an empty row, a header row, or a row that does not contain selectable data.
  List Display Issues: Sometimes, the list may not be fully loaded, or there may be a temporary glitch in the display.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to interact with certain lines of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reposition the Cursor: Ensure that the cursor is positioned on a valid line of data. Click on