How To Fix M2717 - Subroutine & was & !

M2717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Subroutine & was & !

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2717 - Subroutine & was & ! ?

  The SAP error message M2717 ("Subroutine & was & !") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) processes. This error message indicates that there is an issue with a subroutine that is being called in the program, and it usually points to a problem with the data being processed or the logic within the program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Issues: The error may arise due to incorrect or incomplete data being passed to the subroutine. This could be related to material master data, purchase orders, or inventory records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the subroutine failing to execute as expected.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the SAP system, the error could be due to issues in the custom code that is calling the subroutine.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by