How To Fix EC286 - Unable to insert - functions already assigned to all pushbuttons

EC286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Unable to insert - functions already assigned to all pushbuttons

What causes this issue?

You cannot define more than 20 pushbuttons.

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 assign a new function to a pushbutton, you must first
delete one of the functions from the application toolbar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC286 - Unable to insert - functions already assigned to all pushbuttons ?

  The SAP error message EC286, "Unable to insert - functions already assigned to all pushbuttons," typically occurs when you are trying to assign a function to a pushbutton in a SAP GUI screen, but all available pushbuttons have already been assigned functions. This is a common issue when customizing screens or creating new transactions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Pushbutton Limit: Each screen in SAP has a limited number of pushbuttons that can be assigned functions. If you have already assigned functions to all available pushbuttons, you will encounter this error when trying to assign another function.
  Screen Configuration: The screen configuration may not allow for additional pushbuttons to be added or modified.
  Technical Limitations: There may be technical limitations in the version of SAP you are using, which restricts the number of functions that can be assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Assignments: Check the current assignments of functions to pushbuttons on the screen. You can do this