How To Fix 50162 - Enter a function code

50162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Enter a function code

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50162 - Details

• The SAP error message "50162 Enter a function code" typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or function in SAP without providing the necessary function code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using a custom transaction or when navigating through a screen that requires a specific action to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Code: The user has not entered a function code in a field that requires it.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that expects a function code to be entered but did not do so.
  Custom Development: If the transaction is part of a custom development, there may be issues with how the function codes are defined or called.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Function Code: If prompted, enter the appropriate function code in the designated field. Function codes are typically defined in the SAP GUI and can be found in the documentation or by consulting with