How To Fix IHC012 - Incorrect function module was called for message category &1

IHC012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Incorrect function module was called for message category &1

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IHC012 - Details

• The SAP error message IHC012 ("Incorrect function module was called for message category &1") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Intercompany Financial Communication (IHC) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to call a function module that is not appropriate for the specified message category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The function module associated with a specific message category may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Function Module: The required function module for processing the message category may not exist or may not be activated.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented or may be calling the wrong function module.
  Message Category Mismatch: The message category being processed does not match the expected categories for the function module being called.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the IHC configuration settings and verify that the function modules are correctly assigned to the respective message categories.
  Ensure that the