How To Fix 69845 - F4 key not supported for this field. Use F6

69845 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 845

• Message text: F4 key not supported for this field. Use F6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69845 - F4 key not supported for this field. Use F6 ?

  The SAP error message "69845 F4 key not supported for this field. Use F6" typically indicates that the F4 key, which is commonly used to invoke a search help or value list for a field, is not available for the specific field you are trying to access. Instead, the message suggests using the F6 key, which may provide an alternative function or action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field you are trying to access may not have a search help defined for it. This can happen if the field is not meant to have a list of possible values or if it is a custom field without a defined search help.
  Field Type: The field may be of a type that does not support the F4 functionality, such as a free-text field or a field that requires manual entry.
  Screen Layout: The screen layout or the specific transaction you are using may not be configured