How To Fix EC054 - No usable menus exist (see F1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No usable menus exist (see F1)

What causes this issue?

No menus were created.

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?

You can create a menu as follows:
1. Enter the menu name in one of the fields of the menu bar. Then,
open the menu by double-clicking on it. On the menu lines, you
can enter functions (function code and function text), submenus
(menu text) or separators (by selecting <LS>Edit -> Insert ->
Separator line</>). You can also open and edit submenus by
double-clicking.
2. On the menu list (select <LS>Goto -> Menu list</>) you can
create menus. In the dialog box, you maintain the menu lines as
above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC054 - No usable menus exist (see F1) ?

  The SAP error message EC054 "No usable menus exist (see F1)" typically indicates that the user does not have access to any menus or that the menus are not properly configured for the user's role or authorization profile. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their role to access specific menus or transactions.
  Missing Role Assignment: The user might not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary menu access.
  Menu Configuration: The SAP menu may not be properly configured or may have been changed, leading to the absence of usable menus.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may be logged in with a profile that does not have menu access.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the way the SAP GUI is set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This will show you what authorizations are missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include access to the required menus. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Menu Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the menu configuration using transaction code SE43 (Area Menu) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to ensure that the menus are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user is logged in with the correct profile. If the user has multiple profiles, they may need to switch to the appropriate one.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Settings:
  
  Sometimes, issues with the SAP GUI can cause display problems. Ensure that the SAP GUI is updated to the latest version and that there are no local configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  F1 Help: The error message suggests checking the F1 help for more information. This can provide context-specific guidance based on the transaction or area you are working in.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Documentation: Review any internal documentation or guidelines your organization has regarding user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EC054 error and implement a solution to restore access to the necessary menus.