How To Fix KY068 - You cannot deactivate the only active window

KY068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 068

• Message text: You cannot deactivate the only active window

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY068 - You cannot deactivate the only active window ?

  The SAP error message KY068, "You cannot deactivate the only active window," typically occurs when you attempt to deactivate or close a window in SAP that is currently the only active window in your session. This can happen in various SAP modules, including those related to controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP requires at least one active window to remain open in a session. If you try to deactivate or close the only window that is open, the system will prevent this action to ensure that you do not lose your session context or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Open a New Window: Before attempting to deactivate the current window, open a new session or window. You can do this by:
  
  Clicking on the "New Session" icon (usually represented by a small window icon) in the SAP GUI.
  Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl +