How To Fix F4144 - To display field help, position the cursor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 144

• Message text: To display field help, position the cursor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4144 - To display field help, position the cursor ?

  The SAP error message F4144 typically indicates that the system is unable to display field help for a specific field because the cursor is not positioned correctly. This can happen in various SAP transactions or screens where field help (F1 help) is expected to be available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Positioning: The most common cause of this error is that the cursor is not placed in a field that has field help available. The system requires the cursor to be directly on the field for which you want help.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured to provide help, or it may be a custom field that does not have help documentation associated with it.
  Screen Layout: In some cases, the screen layout may not allow for field help to be displayed due to the way the transaction is designed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Position the Cursor: Move the cursor directly to the field for which you want to see