How To Fix BRAIN659 - Function module does not exist for SAP exit variable &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Function module does not exist for SAP exit variable &1

What causes this issue?

The &V1& SAP exit variable is filled in the &V2& function module. This
function module, however, is either inactive or does not exist in the
system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if the &V2& function module exists in the system.
If the function module exists but is inactive, activate it (transaction
SE37).
If the function module does <ZH>not</> exist in the system, check if the
Business Content was correctly transferred, or if the function module
was somehow incorrectly delivered by SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN659 - Function module does not exist for SAP exit variable &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN659 indicates that a function module associated with a specific SAP exit variable does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to execute a query or report that relies on a specific exit variable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that is supposed to handle the exit variable is either not created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exit variable may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect function module.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the function module may not have been transported correctly.
  Development Environment: The function module may exist in the development environment but not in the production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Module: Verify if the function module exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SE37 (Function Module) and searching for the function module associated