How To Fix EC432 - SHIFT-F10 was assigned a code; activate in the status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 432

• Message text: SHIFT-F10 was assigned a code; activate in the status

What causes this issue?

The SHIFT-F10 key was assigned function code %CTX. The function has not
yet been activated. Activate the function in all required statuses.
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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC432 - SHIFT-F10 was assigned a code; activate in the status ?

  The SAP error message EC432, which states "SHIFT-F10 was assigned a code; activate in the status," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when there is an issue with the function key assignments or when a specific function key (in this case, SHIFT-F10) is not properly configured or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Function Key Assignment: The error usually indicates that the SHIFT-F10 key has been assigned a function code, but that function code is not currently active or recognized in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP GUI or the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile settings may not have the necessary permissions or configurations to use the assigned function key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Key Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI settings and check the function key assignments. Ensure that SHIFT-F10 is correctly assigned to the desired function.
  You can do this by navigating to System > User Profile > Own Data and checking the settings under the Defaults tab.
  
  
  
  Activate Function Code:
  
  If the function code assigned to SHIFT-F10 is not active, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done by a system administrator or through transaction codes like SE41 (Menu Painter) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the menu and function code assignments.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to use the function associated with SHIFT-F10. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are patches or updates that can resolve such issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP GUI Version: Ensure that you are using a compatible version of the SAP GUI. Sometimes, issues arise due to version mismatches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes that may be relevant to your issue, such as SE41 for menu maintenance or SU01 for user profile management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to function key assignments and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EC432 error and ensure that the SHIFT-F10 function key works as intended in your SAP environment.