How To Fix FL171 - Enter a function module that can be called by RFC

FL171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Enter a function module that can be called by RFC

What causes this issue?

You attempted to generate an RFC stub for a function module. However,
this is possible only for remotely called modules.

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?

Use the <LS>Administration</> function of the Function Builder to
change the process type to 'Remote Function Call supported'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL171 - Enter a function module that can be called by RFC ?

  The SAP error message FL171, which states "Enter a function module that can be called by RFC," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a function module in SAP that is intended to be called remotely via Remote Function Call (RFC), but the system does not recognize the function module as RFC-enabled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Function Module Not RFC-Enabled: The function module you are trying to use is not marked as RFC-enabled. This means it does not have the necessary attributes to be called from a remote system.
  Incorrect Function Module Name: You may have entered an incorrect or non-existent function module name.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module is part of a transport request, it may not have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module Attributes:
  
  Go to transaction code SE37 (Function Module) and enter the name of