How To Fix EC109 - Menus cannot be assigned to a function key

EC109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Menus cannot be assigned to a function key

What causes this issue?

The buffer contains a menu to be used in a function key. You can only
place menus in the menu bar or in a cascading menu.

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?

Insert the buffer contents in a menu or in the menu bar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC109 - Menus cannot be assigned to a function key ?

  The SAP error message EC109, which states "Menus cannot be assigned to a function key," typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a menu to a function key in a way that is not allowed by the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or incorrect settings in the SAP GUI.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Menu Assignment: The menu you are trying to assign to a function key may not be compatible or is not set up correctly in the system.
  Function Key Configuration: The function key may already be assigned to another action or may not be configured to accept menu assignments.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or assign menus to function keys.
  SAP GUI Version: There may be compatibility issues with the version of the SAP GUI being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Menu Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the menu you are trying to assign is valid and correctly