How To Fix E_ACTION015 - Function Module Interface is incorrect or Function Module is not present.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E_ACTION - E-Actions

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Function Module Interface is incorrect or Function Module is not present.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E_ACTION015 - Function Module Interface is incorrect or Function Module is not present. ?

  The SAP error message E_ACTION015 indicates that there is an issue with a function module interface or that the function module itself is not present in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when calling a function module from a program, a report, or a custom development.
  Causes:
  
  
  Function Module Not Found: The specified function module does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo in the function module name or the function module not being activated or transported to the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Interface: The function module exists, but the interface (parameters, types, etc.) does not match what is expected. This could happen if the function module was changed (e.g., parameters were added or removed) and the calling program was not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to call the function module.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Namespace Issues: If the function module is in a specific namespace and the calling program does not reference it correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Module Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE37 to check if the function module exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Interface:
  
  If the function module exists, check its interface to ensure that the parameters being passed from the calling program match the expected parameters in the function module. You can do this in transaction SE37 by viewing the function module's details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the function module was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Namespace Reference:
  
  If the function module is in a specific namespace, ensure that the calling program references it correctly, including the namespace prefix.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the calling program to see what parameters are being passed and where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Module Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related tables or structures)
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the function module to understand its purpose and expected parameters.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.