How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA846 - F4 input help is active

/SAPAPO/MA846 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 846

• Message text: F4 input help is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA846 - F4 input help is active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA846 F4 input help is active typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user tries to enter a value in a field that has F4 help (input help) enabled, but the system is unable to provide the necessary input help for that field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The data required for the F4 help to function properly may be missing or incomplete in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data that is supposed to be displayed in the F4 help.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the APO system that is preventing the F4 help from functioning correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue, such as a bug or a problem with the underlying database or application logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data: Ensure that the data required for the F4 help is