How To Fix DV353 - User exit for main function &1 was not found or is inactive

DV353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 353

• Message text: User exit for main function &1 was not found or is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV353 - User exit for main function &1 was not found or is inactive ?

  The SAP error message DV353 indicates that a user exit for a specific main function is either not found or is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's enhancement framework, where user exits allow for custom code to be executed at specific points in standard SAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive User Exit: The user exit that is supposed to be called is not active. This can happen if the exit has not been implemented or has been deactivated.
  Missing Implementation: The user exit may not have been implemented in the system, meaning that the necessary custom code is not present.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the user exit may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate the exit.
  Transport Issues: If the user exit was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it to be inactive or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Exit Status:
  
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