How To Fix CX238 - You can only release the function if function module is activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 238

• Message text: You can only release the function if function module is activated

What causes this issue?

The function module is not active or deactivated. This means you cannot
release a function.

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?

Activate the function module (<LS>Tools -> ABAP/4 Workbench ->
Development -> Programming environ. -> 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 CX238 - You can only release the function if function module is activated ?

  The SAP error message CX238, which states "You can only release the function if function module is activated," typically occurs when you are trying to release a function module that has not been activated in the SAP system. This error is common in the context of ABAP development, particularly when working with function modules in the Function Builder (transaction SE37).
  
  Cause:
  
  Function Module Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the function module you are trying to release has not been activated. In SAP, changes to function modules (or any other objects) must be activated before they can be released.
  Transport Request Issues: If the function module is part of a transport request that has not been properly released or is in a locked state, this can also lead to this error.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment and the function module is still in a draft