How To Fix UD505 - Position the cursor on a line containing a checkbox

UD505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Position the cursor on a line containing a checkbox

What causes this issue?

You positioned the cursor to a line which cannot be selected. Only lines
which have a field for marking may be selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please position the cursor again correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD505 - Position the cursor on a line containing a checkbox ?

  The SAP error message UD505, which states "Position the cursor on a line containing a checkbox," typically occurs in the context of user interface interactions where a checkbox is expected to be selected or deselected. This error often arises in transactions or screens where the user is required to make a selection from a list of items, and the system expects the cursor to be positioned on a line that contains a checkbox.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The cursor is not positioned on a line that contains a checkbox. This can happen if the user clicks on a line that does not have a checkbox or if the focus is on an area of the screen that does not allow for checkbox selection.
  Screen Layout Issues: Sometimes, the layout of the screen may not display checkboxes properly, or the user may be navigating through the screen in a way that bypasses the checkbox