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How To Fix UD754 - Position the cursor on a table or view name


UD754 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

  • Message number: 754

  • Message text: Position the cursor on a table or view name

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to go to the ABAP/4 Dictionary or call the Data Browser for a
    table or view, but more than one table or view name exists, so the tool
    can not decide which table or view you mean.

    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?

    Position the cursor on a table or view name and repeat the desired
    action.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


UD754 - Details

  • The SAP error message UD754, which states "Position the cursor on a table or view name," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires you to select a specific database table or view, but the system does not recognize your selection because the cursor is not positioned correctly.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Cursor Position: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed on a valid table or view name in the SAP GUI. This can happen if you are trying to execute a function or transaction that requires you to select a table or view, but you have not clicked on the name of the table or view. Contextual Misunderstanding: Sometimes, users may be in a context where the system expects a table or view name, but they are not in the correct area of the interface.
    Solution: Position the Cursor Correctly: Ensure that your cursor is

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