How To Fix SY168 - Error when executing function &

SY168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Error when executing function &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY168 - Error when executing function & ?

  The SAP error message SY168 typically indicates that there is an issue with executing a function module or a program in the SAP system. The error message format usually looks like this: "Error when executing function &".
  Causes:
  
  Function Module Issues: The function module being called may not exist, may be incorrectly defined, or may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  Parameter Issues: Incorrect or missing parameters being passed to the function module can lead to execution errors.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that affect the execution of the function.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may have dependencies that are not met.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Function Module: Verify that the function module exists and is active. You can do this by using