How To Fix TK708 - Position the cursor on an object in a request or task

TK708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Position the cursor on an object in a request or task

What causes this issue?

The system could not branch to the object editor as the cursor was not
positioned correctly.

System Response

The process was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Position the cursor on an object in the hierarchical list
(bottom hierarchy level).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK708 - Position the cursor on an object in a request or task ?

  The SAP error message TK708 ("Position the cursor on an object in a request or task") typically occurs in the context of transport requests or tasks within the SAP system. This message indicates that the system expects the user to select or position the cursor on a specific object (like a program, function module, or other development objects) within a transport request or task before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Object Selected: The user has not selected any object within the transport request or task.
  Incorrect Focus: The cursor is not positioned on a valid object that can be processed.
  User Action: The user may have attempted to perform an action (like releasing a transport request) without selecting the appropriate object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK708 error, follow these steps:
  
  Select an Object: Navigate to the transport request or task in question and ensure that you