How To Fix SC018 - Function group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SC - Program analysis tools

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Function group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SC018 - Function group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SC018 indicates that a function group specified in your program or transaction does not exist in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to call a function module or a transaction that relies on a function group that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Function Group: The function group you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the function group in your code or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the function group was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the function group may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function group, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Group Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Builder) to check if the function group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the function group name in your code or configuration to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the function group was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the function group was included.
  If necessary, re-transport the function group from the development system to the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function group. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the function group is part of a standard SAP module or add-on, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes for any known issues or additional steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related database objects)
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check the program that is calling the function group)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SC018 error and implement a solution.