How To Fix /IWBEP/EPM_COMMON036 - Function import &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/EPM_COMMON -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Function import &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/EPM_COMMON036 - Function import &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/EPM_COMMON036 Function import &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when a function import that is being called does not exist in the defined service or is not properly configured. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Function Import: The function import being called does not exist in the OData service definition.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name or the function import name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the client application.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the function import.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the service, the function import might exist in a different version than the one being called.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Import Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Open the relevant project and check if the function import is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the name matches exactly with what is being called.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is activated.
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Service URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL being used to call the function import is correct and matches the service definition.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function import.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the OData service, ensure that you are calling the correct version that contains the function import.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the OData service to see if the function import is being reached and to identify any issues in the implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to your version of SAP or the OData service.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and function imports to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.