How To Fix EC185 - Menu & has been deleted from all menu bars and menus

EC185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Menu & has been deleted from all menu bars and menus

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC185 - Menu & has been deleted from all menu bars and menus ?

  The SAP error message EC185, which states "Menu & has been deleted from all menu bars and menus," typically occurs when a user tries to access a menu or transaction that has been removed or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the system configuration, updates, or the removal of certain functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Menu Deletion: The menu or transaction has been intentionally deleted by an administrator or during a system upgrade.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the menu or transaction, leading to its unavailability.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain menus or transactions may be deprecated or replaced with new ones.
  Customization: Customizations in the SAP environment may have led to the removal of certain standard menus.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the menu or transaction. This can be done by checking