How To Fix ISSR506 - User exit call: Form routine &1 not found in form pool &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 506

• Message text: User exit call: Form routine &1 not found in form pool &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR506 - User exit call: Form routine &1 not found in form pool &2 ?

  The SAP error message ISSR506 indicates that a user exit call is attempting to invoke a form routine that cannot be found in the specified form pool. This typically occurs in the context of SAP enhancements or customizations where a developer has defined a user exit but has either not implemented the required form routine or has made a mistake in the naming or configuration.
  Cause
  
  Missing Form Routine: The specified form routine (subroutine) does not exist in the form pool indicated in the error message.
  Incorrect Naming: The name of the form routine may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the code.
  Form Pool Not Activated: The form pool where the routine is supposed to be defined may not be activated or may have been modified without proper activation.
  Transport Issues: If the code was transported from one system to another, the transport may not have included the necessary changes or the form pool may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution
  
  Check the Form Routine: Verify that the form routine exists in the specified form pool. You can do this by navigating to the form pool in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80) and checking for the routine.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the form routine in the user exit call matches exactly with the name defined in the form pool, including case sensitivity.
  Activate the Form Pool: If the form pool has been modified, ensure that it is activated. You can do this in transaction SE80 or SE38 by selecting the form pool and activating it.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that the transport was successful.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the user exit to see where the call is failing and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  User Exits: User exits are predefined points in SAP programs where you can add custom code. They are often used to enhance standard SAP functionality without modifying the original code.
  Form Routines: Form routines are blocks of code defined in a form pool that can be called from various programs or user exits.
  ABAP Workbench (SE80): This is the primary tool for developers to manage and develop ABAP programs, including form pools and user exits.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), and SE37 (Function Module) for managing and troubleshooting ABAP code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ISSR506 error message in SAP.