How To Fix CUMTX236 - Function module & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Function module & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to create a function for a function module. The function
module you entered does not exist.

System Response

The system checks whether the function module you entered exists.
If it does not, you see an error message.

How to fix this error?

Use the function module maintenance function to create the function
module (<LS>Tools -> ABAP Workbench -> Development -> Programming
environment -> Dialog modules</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX236 - Function module & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX236 indicates that a specific function module does not exist in the system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that is being called does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the function module call.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  System Version: The function module may exist in a different version of SAP or may have been deprecated in the current version.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Module Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE37 (Function Builder) to check if the function module exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the spelling and naming of the function module in the code where the error occurs. Ensure that it matches the actual name in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the function module was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You can use transaction STMS to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the function module is part of a specific SAP component or add-on, consult the relevant documentation to ensure that it is installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if the function module is critical for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE37 (Function Builder), SE80 (Object Navigator), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific function module or error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CUMTX236 error and implement an appropriate solution.