How To Fix VKKS001 - Cannot start an area menu

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKKS - IS-IS-CD Office Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot start an area menu

What causes this issue?

The entry in the favorites which caused this error entered a value as a
function code which specified an area menu. However, you cannot start
an area menu from a program - you have to use a menu command or the
input field instead.

System Response

This function will not be performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter the transaction code of the desired area menu in the input field.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKKS001 - Cannot start an area menu ?

  The SAP error message VKKS001: Cannot start an area menu typically occurs when there is an issue with the area menu configuration or the user’s authorization to access the area menu. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the area menu.
  Incorrect Menu Configuration: The area menu may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to access issues.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the area menu itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs. This will show you what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations assigned to access the area menu.
  
  
  
  Verify Area Menu Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the area menu using transaction code SE43 (Area Menu Maintenance).
  Ensure that the area menu exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review User Profile:
  
  Check the user profile settings in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the user is assigned the correct roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the area menu is supposed to be available but is not, check with your SAP Basis team to ensure that there are no system issues or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE43: Area Menu Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to area menus and user authorizations for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VKKS001 error message.