How To Fix MC038 - Function module & does not exist yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Function module & does not exist yet

What causes this issue?

The function module defined for the classification matchcode does not
yet exist.
Your own matchcode records are not updated for classification
matchcodes (update type K). The application-specific search path is
allocated to the matchcode ID using a function module. This must be
defined when defining the matchcode ID.

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?

Check your entry and create the specified function module if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC038 - Function module & does not exist yet ?

  The SAP error message MC038, which states "Function module & does not exist yet," typically occurs when the system is trying to call a function module that has not been created or is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that is being called does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation.
  Incorrect Function Module Name: There may be a typo or an incorrect name in the code that is trying to call the function module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  System Version: The function module may exist in a different version of SAP or may have been deprecated in the current version.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another