How To Fix 881008 - User exit can only be used if branch point exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User exit can only be used if branch point exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to activate the <DS:DE.J_7LBOM_REMOTE_KZ>user exit</> for a
distributed BOM explosion, without the preliminary Customizing settings
having been completed.

System Response

The user exit cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for the key SAPMJ7LM/1 and J7LC/1 in
<DS:TRAN.J7LRRE711000150>REA Customizing -> Adjustment ->
Customer-Specific Enhancements</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881008 - User exit can only be used if branch point exists ?

  The SAP error message "881008 User exit can only be used if branch point exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP enhancements or user exits, particularly when working with the SAP enhancement framework. This error indicates that the system is trying to call a user exit, but there is no valid branch point defined for that exit in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Branch Point: The user exit you are trying to use is not associated with a valid branch point in the program or function module where it is being called.
  Incorrect Configuration: The user exit may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Context Issues: The context in which the user exit is being called may not be appropriate, meaning that the exit is not applicable for the current processing logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Exit Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMOD to check if the user exit is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that the user exit is associated with the correct enhancement project.
  
  
  
  Verify Branch Points:
  
  Use transaction CMOD to check the enhancement project and ensure that the branch points are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the user exit you are trying to use is indeed available at the point in the code where you are trying to call it.
  
  
  
  Review Code Logic:
  
  Review the code where the user exit is being called to ensure that it is being invoked in the correct context.
  If necessary, modify the code to ensure that it aligns with the expected usage of the user exit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific user exit you are working with to understand its intended use and any prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the user exit is now being called correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Exits: User exits are predefined points in SAP programs where you can add your own custom code without modifying the original program. They are part of the enhancement framework.
  Enhancement Framework: This framework allows for the addition of custom functionality in a way that is upgrade-safe.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific user exit or enhancement project you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.