How To Fix E0562 - Function module has not yet been entered under 'Generate file name'

E0562 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Function module has not yet been entered under 'Generate file name'

What causes this issue?

All function modules used to generate path names should be entered
under the menu option <LS>Generate file name</>.

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?

Enter the required function module in the table of function modules for
generating file names:

<DS:TRAN.WE54>Execute function</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0562 - Function module has not yet been entered under 'Generate file name' ?

  The SAP error message E0562, which states "Function module has not yet been entered under 'Generate file name'," typically occurs in the context of file generation processes in SAP, particularly when using certain transaction codes or programs that involve file handling.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A function module that is supposed to generate a file name has not been defined or specified in the relevant configuration settings.
  The program or transaction you are using expects a function module to be assigned for generating file names, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings where the file generation process is defined. This could be in transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Builder).
  Ensure that a valid function module is assigned for generating the file name. This is typically done in the settings of the program or the transaction