How To Fix CRM_IU_BRF116 - Product &1 uses current BRFplus function &2 and has not been transported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_BRF - BRFplus messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Product &1 uses current BRFplus function &2 and has not been transported

What causes this issue?

BRFplus function &SYST-MSGV2& is used in product &SYST-MSGV1&. The
newest product version has been released but not yet transported.
If the function is changed, the product version will not be
transportable. A new product version has to be created before the
product can be successfully transported again.

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?

It is recommended to transport product &SYST-MSGV1& before changing
function &SYST-MSGV2&.
Alternatively you can create a copy of the BRFplus function to be able
to make changes independent from other products.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_BRF116 - Product &1 uses current BRFplus function &2 and has not been transported ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_BRF116 indicates that a product in the SAP system is using a BRFplus (Business Rule Framework plus) function that has not been transported to the current system. This typically occurs in scenarios where the BRFplus function is required for certain business processes, but the necessary configuration or rules have not been moved from the development or quality assurance environment to the production environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport: The BRFplus function that the product is referencing has not been included in the transport request that was moved to the current system.
  Environment Mismatch: The function may exist in the development or quality system but not in the production system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BRFplus function or its dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Requests: Verify if the transport request containing the BRFplus function has been created and released. If not, create a transport request and include the necessary BRFplus function.
  Transport the Function: If the function exists in another system (like development), transport it to the current system where the error is occurring.
  Verify Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies of the BRFplus function are also transported. Sometimes, other rules or functions that the main function relies on may also need to be included.
  Activate the Function: After transporting, ensure that the BRFplus function is activated in the target system.
  Testing: After the transport and activation, test the functionality to ensure that the product can now utilize the BRFplus function without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRFplus Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BRFplus documentation to understand how functions are created, transported, and activated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Collaboration with Basis Team: If you are not able to transport the function yourself, collaborate with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the transport is handled correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_IU_BRF116 error and ensure that the necessary BRFplus functions are available in your SAP system.