How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_CP098 - ERROR: Cannot call input help (F4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_CP -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: ERROR: Cannot call input help (F4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP098 - ERROR: Cannot call input help (F4) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP098 ERROR: Cannot call input help (F4) typically occurs when there is an issue with the input help (F4 help) functionality in a specific field of a transaction or program. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive F4 Help: The F4 help for the field may not be defined or is inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the F4 help for that particular field.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured correctly in the underlying data dictionary or the program.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP system, such as missing components or incorrect settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check F4 Help Configuration:
  
  Verify if the F4 help is correctly defined for the field in the data dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Ensure that the relevant domain or value table is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the F4 help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to see where the error occurs. This may provide insights into why the F4 help cannot be called.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific transaction or program to see if there are any known issues or special configurations required for the F4 help.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SU53 (Authorization Check) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes that might address this specific error message.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.