How To Fix EC294 - No icons exist for the task

EC294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 294

• Message text: No icons exist for the task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC294 - No icons exist for the task ?

  The SAP error message EC294 ("No icons exist for the task") typically occurs when a user tries to access a task or transaction in SAP that does not have an associated icon. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Icons: The specific task or transaction does not have an icon assigned to it in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not have been set up correctly to display icons for certain tasks.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the task, leading to the absence of icons.
  System Updates: After a system update or upgrade, some icons may not have been migrated or configured properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the task or transaction is correctly configured in the SAP system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP GUI.
  Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object