How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND016 - Customizing error: Function modules not assigned

/BEV4/PLPEND016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Customizing error: Function modules not assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND016 - Customizing error: Function modules not assigned ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND016 Customizing error: Function modules not assigned typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-Oil module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of the system for specific business processes. This error indicates that certain function modules required for processing are not assigned or configured correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module Assignments: The error usually arises when the necessary function modules that are supposed to be linked to a specific process or transaction are not assigned in the customizing settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings where the function modules are not properly defined or linked to the relevant processes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included all necessary function module assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant