How To Fix O4165 - Routine & is invalid; enter a valid routine number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Routine & is invalid; enter a valid routine number

What causes this issue?

The routine number entered is invalid.

System Response

The system cannot acccept this value.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and enter a valid routine number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4165 - Routine & is invalid; enter a valid routine number ?

  The SAP error message O4165, which states "Routine & is invalid; enter a valid routine number," typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing procedures or condition records. This error indicates that the routine number specified in a pricing condition or a related configuration is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Routine Number: The routine number entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly typed.
  Missing or Deleted Routines: The routine may have been deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that reference the routine.
  Transport Issues: If the routine was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Routine Number: Check the routine number in the pricing procedure or condition record to ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP system.
  Check for Existence: Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to check if the routine exists in the system. You can search for the routine in the ABAP program or function module.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for pricing procedures (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the routine is correctly assigned to the relevant condition types.
  Transport Routines: If the routine was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been properly transported to the system where the error is occurring.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or notes related to the pricing routines to ensure that you are using the correct routine for your business process.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: Familiarize yourself with how pricing procedures are set up in SAP, including the use of routines.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.