How To Fix EC414 - Function key was deleted

EC414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Function key was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC414 - Function key was deleted ?

  The SAP error message EC414, which states "Function key was deleted," typically occurs when a function key (such as F1, F2, etc.) that was previously assigned to a specific action or transaction has been removed or is no longer available in the current context. This can happen for various reasons, including changes in user roles, authorizations, or system configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Role Changes: If a user's role has been modified, the function keys associated with that role may have been altered or removed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function that the key was previously linked to.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system settings or updates to the SAP environment can lead to the deletion of function keys.
  User Customization: Users may have customized their function keys, and if those customizations are not saved or are reset, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify that