How To Fix HRPIQ000173 - Function module entry is not permitted

HRPIQ000173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Function module entry is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a function module for item display. The function
module field must be left empty.

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?

Leave the function module field empty or delete your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ000173 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000173 ("Function module entry is not permitted") typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes or function modules related to personnel administration or time management.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module or access the specific infotype.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the function module itself, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not meet the required criteria, leading to the function module being unable to execute.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may restrict the execution of specific function modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPIQ000173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function module or infotype. You can