How To Fix 5T138 - No F4 help for report &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5T - HR-FB messages which access TemSe

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No F4 help for report &1

What causes this issue?

The F4 help function has not been set up for report &V1&.

System Response

An error has occurred in function module RP_TS_HELPVIEW. The function
module is trying to determine the object identifier using table T52B5.
However, there is no entry for object class 'TMS1' and report &V1&.

How to fix this error?

If this error occurs when a standard SAP report is used, look for a
note on this error message in OSS. If you cannot find one, take note of
the above information and notify the SAP telephone service of the
problem.
If this error occurs when a customer report is used, contact your
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5T138 - No F4 help for report &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5T138 ("No F4 help for report &1") typically indicates that the system is unable to provide F4 help (value help) for a specific report or transaction. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing F4 Help Configuration: The report or transaction may not have been configured to provide F4 help. This can happen if the developer did not implement the necessary code to provide value help for the fields in question.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the F4 help for the specific report.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the F4 help from being displayed.
  
  
  Custom Development: If the report is a custom development, the F4 help may not have been implemented correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have access to the development environment, check the report's code to ensure that F4 help has been implemented for the relevant fields. This typically involves using the F4IF_FIELD_VALUE_REQUEST function module or similar.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the F4 help. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the report to see if there are any runtime errors or issues that are preventing the F4 help from being displayed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this may resolve any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on implementing F4 help.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to F4 help implementation for custom reports and transactions.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.