How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER156 - ABAP function module does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 156

• Message text: ABAP function module does not exist

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error in the function entry &V1&. The
function module does not exist.

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 your entry for the function or create the function module.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER156 - ABAP function module does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER156 indicating that an ABAP function module does not exist typically arises when the system is trying to call a function module that is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not accessible in the current context. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Function Module Not Created: The function module may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the code where the function module is being called.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  Namespace Issues: The function module might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Module Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE37 to check if the function module exists. Enter the name of the function module and see if it is available.
  
  
  
  Correct the Name:
  
  Verify the spelling and case of the function module name in the code. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this with transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the function module was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was imported successfully. Use transaction SE01 or SE09 to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the function module is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate:
  
  If the function module is missing or inactive, you may need to recreate it or activate it. If it was deleted, you might need to restore it from a backup or transport.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, you can set breakpoints and debug to see where the error is occurring and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Module Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE01/SE09: Transport Organizer
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific function module if it exists, to understand its purpose and any dependencies it may have.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.