How To Fix TK711 - Position the cursor on the request that is to be protected

TK711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Position the cursor on the request that is to be protected

What causes this issue?

The request could not be protected as the cursor was not positioned
correctly.

System Response

The process was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

In the hierarchical list, position the cursor on the request that
you wish to protect.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK711 - Position the cursor on the request that is to be protected ?

  The SAP error message TK711, which states "Position the cursor on the request that is to be protected," typically occurs in the context of transport requests in the SAP system. This message indicates that the user is trying to protect a transport request, but the system requires the user to first select or position the cursor on the specific transport request that they wish to protect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected a transport request before attempting to execute the protection action.
  User Interface Navigation: The user may be in the wrong part of the SAP GUI or may not have navigated to the correct screen where transport requests are listed.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to protect transport requests, leading to confusion about the required actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Transport Request: Ensure that you have positioned the cursor on the specific transport request you