How To Fix EC224 - Function code &1 has been assigned more than once

EC224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Function code &1 has been assigned more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC224 - Function code &1 has been assigned more than once ?

  The SAP error message EC224, which states "Function code &1 has been assigned more than once," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI or when dealing with screen elements in a custom transaction or program. This error indicates that a function code (a code that triggers a specific action in the SAP GUI) has been defined multiple times for the same screen or context, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Function Codes: The most common cause of this error is that the same function code has been assigned to multiple buttons or actions on the same screen.
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom screens or transactions, it is possible that during the development process, the same function code was inadvertently assigned to different elements.
  Screen Modifications: Changes made to standard SAP screens or custom screens without proper checks can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Assignments:
  
  Go to the screen in