How To Fix FCO_OVHD002 - Function module: &1 has returned "NOT ACTIVE" exception.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_OVHD - Message class for overhead calculations

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Function module: &1 has returned "NOT ACTIVE" exception.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_OVHD002 - Function module: &1 has returned "NOT ACTIVE" exception. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_OVHD002 indicates that a function module has returned a "NOT ACTIVE" exception. This typically means that the function module you are trying to call is not currently active in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Function Module: The function module you are trying to use is not active. This can happen if it has been recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues or missing dependencies that prevent the function module from being active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Function Module:
  
  Go to transaction code SE37 (Function Builder).
  Enter the name of the function module that is causing the error.
  Check if the function module is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the function module was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the function module is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review 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 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependencies of the function module are also active. This includes any other function modules, classes, or methods that it may rely on.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or function module that is calling the inactive function module to understand the context of the error better.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for related objects)
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check for related tables or structures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific function module or error message. You can search for the error message or function module in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the function module to understand its purpose and any prerequisites for its activation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCO_OVHD002 and ensure that the function module is active and functioning as expected.