How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS880 - Return value &1 from function module &2 is initial, despite RC 0

/PF1/PE_PP_BASIS880 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS -

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Return value &1 from function module &2 is initial, despite RC 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS880 - Return value &1 from function module &2 is initial, despite RC 0 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS880 indicates that a function module returned an initial value (i.e., a blank or null value) even though the return code (RC) was 0, which typically signifies that the function executed successfully without errors. This situation can be confusing because it suggests that the function completed without issues, yet it did not provide the expected output.
  Cause
  The root causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The function module may not have received the correct input parameters, leading to an initial return value.
  Business Logic: The function module may have business logic that results in an initial value under certain conditions, even if it executes without errors.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the function module is trying to process, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings that affect the behavior of