How To Fix WR161 - Position your cursor on a valid line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR - Messages for Revaluation at Retail

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Position your cursor on a valid line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR161 - Position your cursor on a valid line ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WR161 - Position your cursor on a valid line
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you try to perform an action (such as editing, deleting, or processing) on a list or table in SAP, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid line item. In other words, the system expects you to select or place the cursor on a specific line of data, but the cursor is either on a header, footer, empty line, or outside the valid data area.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When working with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grids or SAP standard lists.
  When trying to execute a function that requires a line selection (e.g., changing or deleting a line).
  When the user clicks a button or triggers an action without selecting a line first.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Position the cursor on a valid line:
  
  Before executing the action, click on the line you want to work with so that the cursor is on that line.
  
  
  Select the line explicitly:
  
  In some SAP screens, you may need to mark or highlight the line (e.g., by clicking the checkbox or selecting the row).
  
  
  Check for empty or invalid lines:
  
  Ensure that the line you are selecting contains valid data and is not an empty or placeholder line.
  
  
  If using custom programs or transactions:  
  
  Check the code logic to ensure it correctly identifies the selected line.
  Make sure the selection mechanism (e.g., GET CURSOR LINE or GET CURSOR FIELD) is implemented properly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a standard SAP message used in many modules wherever line selection is required.
  It helps prevent errors that could occur if an operation is attempted without a proper context.
  If you encounter this message frequently in a custom program, review the user interface logic to improve user guidance or selection handling.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WR161 - Position your cursor on a valid line
  
  
  Cause
  Cursor not on a valid/selectable line when performing an action
  
  
  Solution
  Place cursor on a valid line before executing the action
  
  
  Related
  ALV grids, line item processing, selection-dependent functions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.