How To Fix UD706 - Position the cursor on a valid table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Position the cursor on a valid table

What causes this issue?

You want to display a table, but the cursor is not in a table field.

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 on a table name within the table column.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD706 - Position the cursor on a valid table ?

  The SAP error message UD706, which states "Position the cursor on a valid table," typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a valid database table to be selected or referenced, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid table in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause is that the cursor is not placed on a valid database table or view when the action is triggered.
  Invalid Selection: The user may have selected an invalid object or a non-table object (like a field or a structure) instead of a database table.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain tables, leading to confusion about what is valid.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the way the database tables are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reposition the Cursor: Ensure that the cursor is