How To Fix FICA_COLIO_CUST013 - &1 is not a valid BRFplus function within &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIO_CUST -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is not a valid BRFplus function within &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIO_CUST013 - &1 is not a valid BRFplus function within &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIO_CUST013 indicates that there is an issue with a BRFplus (Business Rule Framework plus) function that is being referenced in the context of the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module. The error message typically states that a specific function is not valid or cannot be found within the specified application area.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Function Name: The function name specified in the error message may not exist in the BRFplus application.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BRFplus function may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may be missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified BRFplus function.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the BRFplus function and the FICA application, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Existence: Verify that the BRFplus function mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the BRFplus workbench (transaction code: BRF+) and searching for the function.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the BRFplus function is correctly configured and activated. Check for any missing rules or conditions that may be causing the function to be invalid.
  Transport Validation: If the function was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all dependencies were included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BRFplus function. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BRFplus function and FICA integration to ensure that there are no known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the function call is failing and gather more context around the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRFplus Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on BRFplus, which can be helpful in understanding how to create and manage functions.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.