Actions Shortcut in AI CS5

Recently recorded a simple action (Copy, Paste in Place) and assigned the Keyboard Shortcut to F15. The action will execute correctly if accessed through the Actions panel or in Button Mode, but will not execute from the keyboard shortcut. Tried assigning different function keys, but none responded, or overrode the Adobe shortcut to perform the default commands (ex. F4 went to Dashboard). Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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