How To Fix M2355 - Please specify target field for F4 Help and read table check!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Please specify target field for F4 Help and read table check!

What causes this issue?

You need to enter a target field name to execute F4 Help or perform a
read table check!

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?

Please use F4 Help to select a suitable target field name!

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2355 - Please specify target field for F4 Help and read table check! ?

  The SAP error message M2355, "Please specify target field for F4 Help and read table check," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the target field for the F4 help (value help) in a specific context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to use the F4 help functionality in a field that is not properly configured or when the system cannot find the necessary information to provide the help.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Configuration: The target field for which F4 help is being requested may not be properly defined in the screen or program.
  Incorrect Data Element: The data element associated with the field may not have a valid domain or value table defined.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the F4 help.
  Table or View Issues: The underlying table or view that provides the F4 help data may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Ensure that the field in question is correctly configured in the screen layout. You can do this by checking the screen attributes in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80).
  Verify Data Element: Check the data element associated with the field to ensure it has a valid domain and that the value table is correctly defined. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Review Custom Code: If the error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure that the F4 help is being called correctly and that the target field is specified.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the F4 help. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program to see where the F4 help is failing. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function module or method that is being called for F4 help.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for documentation on F4 help and field definitions.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.