How To Fix 5B358 - Function module & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Function module & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B358 - Function module & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "5B358 Function module & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to call a function module that is not available in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Function Module Not Created: The function module may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the function module may not have been included in the transport request.
  Namespace Issues: The function module might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  System Version: The function module may exist in a different version of SAP or may have been deprecated in the current version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence: Use transaction SE37 (Function Builder) to check if the function module exists. Enter the name of the function module and see if it is available.
  Activate Function Module: If the function module exists but is not activated, activate it in SE37.
  Transport Request: If the function module was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Namespace Check: Ensure that you are using the correct namespace. If the function module is in a custom namespace, ensure that it is properly referenced.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Consult Documentation: If the function module is part of a standard SAP package, consult the SAP documentation or notes to see if there are any known issues or changes related to that function module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE37 (Function Builder), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the function module in question.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program that is calling the function module to see the exact point of failure and gather more context about the error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.