How To Fix EA144 - Define the function module for the logical directory

EA144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Define the function module for the logical directory

What causes this issue?

The option 'logical directory' has been selected and a corresponding
logical directory entered.
Nothing was entered for 'function module'; however, this entry is not
required for creating the path name.

System Response

The entry cannot be saved like this.

How to fix this error?

You must enter a function module as this is required for creating path
names with help of a logical directory. Via the possible entries for
field 'function module', you can select one such function module for
file name generation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA144 - Details

• The SAP error message EA144, which states "Define the function module for the logical directory," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to logical directories in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving the use of logical file names and their corresponding physical file paths, particularly in the context of file handling and data transfer.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Function Module: The logical directory is not properly defined because the associated function module that should handle the file operations is missing or not specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical directory may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, leading to the inability to map it to a function module.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the function module may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EA144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define