How To Fix EC062 - The assigned function keys appear in the standard toolbar (F1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 062

• Message text: The assigned function keys appear in the standard toolbar (F1)

What causes this issue?

All defined function keys are represented as icons in the standard
toolbar and not in the application toolbar. For this reason, no
possible entries can be displayed.

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 you want to define a function key setting for a dialog box that has
no standard toolbar, you must assign the type 'Dialog box' or 'List in
dialog box' to the setting. To do this, place the cursor on the setting
and select <LS>Goto -> Attributes -> F key setting...</>. You can then
change the type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC062 - The assigned function keys appear in the standard toolbar (F1) ?

  The SAP error message EC062 indicates that there is a conflict with the function keys assigned to a particular transaction or screen. This error typically arises when the function keys that are supposed to be assigned to specific actions in the SAP GUI are also appearing in the standard toolbar, leading to confusion or conflicts in functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Function Key Assignment Conflict: The function keys (F1, F2, etc.) have been assigned to specific actions in the transaction, but they are also being used in the standard toolbar.
  Customization Issues: Customizations or enhancements made to the SAP GUI or the specific transaction may lead to this conflict.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile settings may have been altered, causing the function keys to overlap with standard toolbar functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Key Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurs.
  Check the function key assignments in the transaction by navigating to the menu path: System > User Profile > Own Data > Defaults tab.
  Ensure that the function keys are not assigned to multiple actions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizations:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or modifications, review them to ensure that they do not conflict with standard SAP functionality.
  If necessary, revert any recent changes that may have caused the issue.
  
  
  
  Reset User Profile:
  
  If the issue persists, consider resetting the user profile settings to default. This can be done by going to System > User Profile > Own Data and resetting any customized settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem cannot be resolved through the above steps, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Documentation: Review the user documentation for the specific transaction or module to understand the expected behavior of function keys.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EC062 error message in SAP.