How To Fix EC057 - No suitable menus and functions have been created (see F1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No suitable menus and functions have been created (see F1)

What causes this issue?

You can enter functions and menus in a menu.
The use of menus as cascading menus is subject to formal restrictions.
The nesting depth, for instance, cannot be greater than 3 and you
cannot define menus recursively.
No functions have yet been defined in the user interface and all the
menus violate the formal restrictions.

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?

To create suitable menus or functions, proceed as follows:
Create menu
Enter the menu name, and then open it by double-clicking to in order to
edit it. If you want the menu text to be dynamic, select <LS>Edit ->
Insert -> Menu with dyn.text</>.
In the menu list (select <LS>Goto -> Menu list</>), you can also create
a menu.
Create function
Enter the four-character function codes and the function text. If you
want the function text to be dynamic or represented as an icon, select
<LS>Edit -> Insert</>, followed by <LS>Func.with dyn.text</> or
<LS>Function with icon</>.
In the function list (select <LS>Goto -> Function list</>), you can
also create a function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC057 - No suitable menus and functions have been created (see F1) ?

  The SAP error message EC057, which states "No suitable menus and functions have been created (see F1)," typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or function that does not have a corresponding menu entry or is not properly configured in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including missing authorizations, incorrect configuration, or issues with the user role assignments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Menu Entries: The transaction or function you are trying to access does not have a menu entry created in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific transaction or function.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary transactions or functions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a problem with the configuration of the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the menu or transaction codes.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to access certain functions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Menu Configuration:
  
  Verify if the transaction or function is correctly configured in the SAP menu. You can do this by checking the transaction codes in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues. This will show you if there are any missing authorizations that are preventing access.
  If you find missing authorizations, you may need to contact your SAP security team to get the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include access to the required transactions. You can check this using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code Check:
  
  If you know the transaction code, try entering it directly in the command field. If it works, the issue may be with the menu configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Use the F1 help function on the error message for more specific guidance related to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to navigate the SAP system and understand the importance of roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EC057 error in SAP.