How To Fix 5A117 - Function does not exist

5A117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Function does not exist

What causes this issue?

The function you have chosen is not available. There are two possible
reasons for this.
There are no editing functions defined for the catalog type in the
catalog definition.
A form routine used in the program that calls the function cannot be
found.

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.

5A117 - Details

• The SAP error message 5A117 - Function does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific function module, method, or transaction that you are trying to execute. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Function Name: The function name you are trying to call may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function.
  Transport Issues: If the function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  System Configuration: The function may not be available in the current system configuration or version.
  Namespace Issues: If the function is part of a specific namespace, it may not be accessible due to configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Function Name: Verify that the function name is spelled correctly and exists in the system. You