How To Fix SF144 - No area menu chosen


SF144 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

  • Message number: 144

  • Message text: No area menu chosen

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF144 - No area menu chosen ?
    The SAP error message SF144: No area menu chosen typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or function in SAP but the system cannot find the appropriate area menu assigned to the user profile. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing authorizations, incorrect user settings, or issues with the user profile.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Area Menu Assignment: The user profile does not have an area menu assigned, which is necessary for navigation.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the area menu or the specific transaction.
    User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
    System Configuration: There may be issues with the overall system configuration or the specific client settings.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check User Profile:
    
    Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
    Check the "Parameters" tab to see if an area menu is assigned. If not, you may need to

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