How To Fix EC285 - F key deleted from the application toolbar, apart from in one position

EC285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 285

• Message text: F key deleted from the application toolbar, apart from in one position

What causes this issue?

A function was used more than once in the application toolbar.

System Response

The function was deleted everywhere in the application toolbar, except
from the position selected in the dialog box.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EC285 - Details

• The SAP error message EC285 indicates that a function key (F key) has been deleted from the application toolbar, except in one specific position. This message typically arises in the context of customizing the SAP GUI or when there are changes made to the application toolbar configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Toolbar Customization: The error often occurs when there are changes made to the toolbar configuration, such as removing or modifying function keys that are linked to specific actions or transactions.
  User-Specific Settings: The issue may also arise from user-specific settings or profiles that have been altered, leading to inconsistencies in the toolbar display.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to authorization problems where the user does not have the necessary permissions to access certain functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Restore Function Keys: Check the toolbar configuration in the SAP GUI settings and restore any deleted function keys. This can usually be done by going to the toolbar customization options