How To Fix 1X152 - The function module & does not exist or is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1X - General hierarchy maintenance tool message

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The function module & does not exist or is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1X152 - The function module & does not exist or is inactive ?

  The SAP error message 1X152 indicates that a function module specified in your program or transaction does not exist or is currently inactive. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Function Module: The function module name specified in the code may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Function Module: The function module exists but is not activated. This can happen if it was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Namespace Issues: If the function module is in a different namespace and not properly referenced, it may not be found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Function Module Name: Verify that the function module name is spelled correctly in your code. You can do this by using transaction SE37 (Function Builder) to search for the function module.
  Activate the Function Module: If the function module exists but is inactive, you can activate it in transaction SE37. Open the function module and click on the "Activate" button.
  Transport Check: If the function module was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported. You can use transaction SE09 or SE10 to review transport requests.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this with transaction SU53 after attempting to execute the function.
  Namespace Verification: If the function module is in a different namespace, ensure that you are referencing it correctly in your code. You may need to include the namespace prefix.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Builder - to view and manage function modules.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to check transport requests.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific function module or error message.
  Debugging: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider debugging the program to see where the function module is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.