How To Fix EC036 - Function key & not displayed as a pushbutton on dynpros and lists

EC036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Function key & not displayed as a pushbutton on dynpros and lists

What causes this issue?

The function keys F1, F3, F4, F11, F12, F15, and the ENTER key appear
on screens and lists in the standard toolbar and are therefore not
displayed in the application toolbar.

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?

If the pushbutton setting is not used for dialog boxes at the same
time, you should remove the function from the application toolbar. You
then have more space for functions which are used as pushbuttons.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EC036 - Details

• The SAP error message EC036 indicates that a function key (often referred to as a "function code") is not displayed as a pushbutton on dynamic programs (dynpros) and lists. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Function Key Configuration: The function key may not be properly configured in the screen layout or in the program code.
  Screen Attributes: The screen attributes may not be set to display the function key as a pushbutton.
  Missing Function Code: The function code associated with the key may not be defined or may be missing in the program.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to see or use the function key.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP GUI or the specific transaction being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the screen painter (SE80) and check the attributes of the function key.