How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ021 - The function module does not exist

BW_BICS_EQ021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The function module does not exist

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BW_BICS_EQ021 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ021, which states "The function module does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) connection or when trying to execute a query that relies on a specific function module that cannot be found.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that the query or process is trying to call does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BICS connection might not be configured correctly, leading to the system looking for a function module that is not available.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the BW system and the front-end tools (like SAP Analysis for Office or SAP Lumira) that are trying to access the BW data.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system,