How To Fix COM_HISTORYOVERVIEW005 - Function Module is mandatory

COM_HISTORYOVERVIEW005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HISTORYOVERVIEW - History Overview message class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Function Module is mandatory

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COM_HISTORYOVERVIEW005 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_HISTORYOVERVIEW005 indicates that a function module is mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform, typically related to the handling of historical data in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) or other related modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The error usually arises when a required function module is not available or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the relevant module that prevent the system from accessing the necessary function module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  System Upgrade or Patch: If the system has recently been upgraded or patched, it may have affected the availability or functionality of certain modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module Availability:
  
  Use transaction code SE37 to check if the required function module exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to implement or activate it.
  
  
  
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