How To Fix >3297 - Function module &1 for activity &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Function module &1 for activity &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3297 - Function module &1 for activity &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message 3297 indicates that a specific function module is not active for the activity you are trying to perform. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction or when a program is attempting to call a function module that has not been activated or is not available in the current system context.
  Cause:
  
  Function Module Not Active: The function module specified in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to it being newly created and not yet activated, or it may have been deactivated for some reason.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the function module from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Function Module:
  
  Go to transaction SE37 (Function Builder).
  Enter the name of the function module indicated in the error message.
  Check if the function module is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the function module was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the function module is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to call the function module. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review any related configuration settings that might affect the availability of the function module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the function module is part of a standard SAP application, consult the SAP documentation or notes for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is calling the function module to identify any additional issues.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.