How To Fix BCA_RELEASE020 - Function module for displaying object category &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_RELEASE - All Messages on Release Tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Function module for displaying object category &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_RELEASE020 - Function module for displaying object category &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message BCA_RELEASE020 indicates that the function module responsible for displaying a specific object category (denoted by &1) could not be found. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules where object categories are used to classify assets.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that is supposed to handle the display of the specified object category is either missing or has not been activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The object category may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to find the corresponding function module.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the function module may not have been included or properly transported.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the function module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module: 
  
  Use transaction code SE37 to check if the function module exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (transaction code SPRO) and ensure that the object category is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate function module.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function module. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set a breakpoint in the relevant program to see where the error is triggered and gather more information about the context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE37: Function Module Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and object categories for more context on how they are structured and managed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.