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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 you have the appropriate authorizations to release enhancements. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the enhancement is in a development environment, ensure that it is included in a transport request and that the transport has been moved to the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any related documentation or notes provided by SAP regarding the specific enhancement or function module to understand its status and any prerequisites for its use.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a standard SAP enhancement.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Enhancement Framework: Familiarize yourself with the SAP enhancement framework, which allows for the modification of standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to enhancements include:
  
  SE80 - Object Navigator
  SE19 - BAdI Implementation
  SE18 - BAdI Definition
  SE37 - Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for the specific enhancement you are dealing with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ENHANCEMENT081 error and successfully release the required function or enhancement.