How To Fix CUMTX237 - Function can only be released if function module exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Function can only be released if function module exists

What causes this issue?

The function module you entered does not exist, so you cannot set the
status of the function to released.

System Response

The system assigns status <ZH>Does not exist </> to the function
module.

How to fix this error?

Create the function module by choosing <LS>Tools -> ABAP Workbench ->
Development -> Programming environment -> Dialog modules </>.
Then create the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX237 - Function can only be released if function module exists ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX237 indicates that a function cannot be released because the corresponding function module does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's enhancement framework, where a function module is expected to be present for a function to be properly executed or released.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The primary cause of this error is that the function module that is supposed to be associated with the function does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the enhancement or function definition that points to a non-existent function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Quality or Production) and the transport did not include it, this error can occur.
  Development Errors: If a developer has created a function but did not activate or save it properly, it may not be available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the function module exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SE37 (Function Builder) to search for the function module.
  Create or Activate Function Module: If the function module does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it was created but not activated.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the function and ensure that they correctly point to the existing function module.
  Transport Request: If the function module is supposed to be in the system but is missing, check the transport requests to ensure that the function module was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any related documentation or notes that may provide insights into the expected function module and its purpose.
  Contact Development Team: If you are not the developer, it may be necessary to contact the development team to resolve the issue, especially if it involves creating or modifying function modules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for related objects)
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check for related database objects)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program or enhancement that is triggering this error to get more context on what is expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CUMTX237 error and implement a solution to resolve it.