How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG016 - Invalid Function Module : &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid Function Module : &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG016 - Invalid Function Module : &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG016: Invalid Function Module: &1 typically indicates that a workflow is trying to call a function module that does not exist or is not accessible in the current context. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Function Module: The function module specified in the workflow does not exist in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow may be incorrectly configured to call a function module that is not intended for that workflow.
  Namespace Issues: The function module may be in a different namespace that is not accessible to the workflow.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Module Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE37 to check if the function module exists. Enter the