How To Fix ENHANCEMENT081 - Function & has not been released. (It can only be released by &.)

ENHANCEMENT081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Function & has not been released. (It can only be released by &.)

What causes this issue?

Function modules belonging to enhancements must be active and released
in the Function Builder.
Function modules may only be released by the person responsible for
their function group.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT081 - Function & has not been released. (It can only be released by &.) ?

  The SAP error message ENHANCEMENT081 indicates that a specific enhancement or function module has not been released for use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's enhancement framework, where certain enhancements (like user exits, BAdIs, etc.) are defined but not yet activated or released for use in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Enhancement Not Released: The enhancement or function module you are trying to use has not been released by the developer or is still in a draft state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the enhancement.
  Development Environment: The enhancement might be in a development environment and not yet transported to the production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Enhancement: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can release the enhancement. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the enhancement in the SAP system.
  Using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE19 (BAdI Implementation) to find the enhancement.
  Activating or releasing the enhancement.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that