How To Fix EC440 - F key settings are a customer object; no original exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 440

• Message text: F key settings are a customer object; no original exists

What causes this issue?

The F key settings were created in a customer system. Therefore, no
original version of the key settings can be displayed.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC440 - F key settings are a customer object; no original exists ?

  The SAP error message EC440, which states "F key settings are a customer object; no original exists," typically occurs in the context of customizing function keys (F keys) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the original settings for the function keys because they are defined as customer-specific objects, and there is no original version available.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Development: The function key settings have been customized for a specific customer, and the original settings (standard SAP settings) are not available.
  Transport Issues: If the settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing original settings.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the function keys may not have been properly set up or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customization: Review the customization settings for the function keys in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE41 for SAP GUI). Ensure that the settings are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  Restore Original Settings: If the original settings are required, you may need to restore them from a backup or reconfigure them based on standard SAP settings.
  Transport Request: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the relevant configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to function key settings to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for customization.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE41 (for maintaining function key settings) and SE80 (for object navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EC440 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Custom Development: If you have custom developments, ensure that they are well-documented and that any changes to function keys are communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EC440 error in your SAP system.